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Kodak Z980 vs Sony S950

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S950 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony S950 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Kodak Z980 versus Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was introduced at a similar time to the S950 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z980 scores against the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony S950

 Z980 S950 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Kodak Z980

 S950 Z980 
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony S950

 Z980 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z980 versus the S950.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and S950 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and S950.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Z980 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography details
Sony S950 Street photography details
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography factors
Sony S950 Sports photography factors
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
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 S950 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography advice
Sony S950 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
Sony S950 Vlogging highlights
23
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
9
no video shooting
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony S950
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 201k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $130