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Kodak Z980 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Kodak Z980 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Kodak Z980 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was announced 7 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z980 scores against the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony HX90V

 Z980 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Kodak Z980

 HX90V Z980 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2009Newer by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k201kCrisper display (+720k dot)
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Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony HX90V

 Z980 HX90V 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak Z980 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z980 versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z980 vs the HX90V.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and HX90V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Z980 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
46
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Sony HX90V
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (360 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
51
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
76
great battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging details
Sony HX90V Vlogging details
23
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
75
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony HX90V
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-05 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 201k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $440