Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Released June 2013

Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Z980 was brought out 5 years before the TF1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z980 scores versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony TF1
Z980 | TF1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Kodak Z980
TF1 | Z980 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper display (+259k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony TF1
Z980 | TF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z980 and the TF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and TF1 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and TF1.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-01-05 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 201k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $266 |