Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z980 and Sony W230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was launched at a similar time to the W230 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z980 scores versus the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z980 and Sony W230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z980 versus the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and W230 is 68 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and W230.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account.