Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230 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
- Announced January 2009
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony W230
Z980 | W230 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Kodak Z980
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Screen resolution | 230k | 201k | Crisper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony W230
Z980 | W230 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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 |