Kodak Z980 vs Sony S2000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z980 and Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was launched 12 months before the S2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z980 grades against the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z980 vs the S2000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and S2000 is 68 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and S2000.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Kodak Z980 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.