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Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony TF1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony TF1

 Z980 TF1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Kodak Z980

 TF1 Z980 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Display resolution460k201kSharper display (+259k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony TF1

 Z980 TF1 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
69
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than others (152 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (152g)
environment proof
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
23
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony TF1
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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