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Kodak Z980 vs Sony S2100

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Kodak Z980 versus Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was introduced 12 months before the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z980 grades vs the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony S2100

 Z980 S2100 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Kodak Z980

 S2100 Z980 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony S2100

 Z980 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z980 compared to the S2100.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and S2100 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and S2100.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography info
Sony S2100 Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
33
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 resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
23
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony S2100
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 201 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $0