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Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony W230

 Z980 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Kodak Z980

 W230 Z980 
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony W230

 Z980 W230 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230 size comparison

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

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography details
Sony W230 Street photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
Sony W230 Sports photography info
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
Sony W230 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
Sony W230 Vlogging features
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony W230
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 201k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
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 All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $180