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Kodak Z980 vs Sony W220

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z980 versus Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was brought out around the same time to the W220 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z980 grades against the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony W220

 Z980 W220 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Kodak Z980

 W220 Z980 
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony W220

 Z980 W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z980 versus the W220.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and W220 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and W220.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
Landscape photography with Sony W220
45
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
23
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony W220
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-05 2009-01-08
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 201k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $160