Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610
68 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
36
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z980 and Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Z980 was revealed 4 years prior to the W610 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z980 scores vs the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony W610
| Z980 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Kodak Z980
| W610 | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 201k | Crisper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony W610
| Z980 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should 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") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z980 and Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z980 and the W610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and W610 is 68 and 97 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and W610.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W610 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Z980 will be behind in sensor technology.
Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneStreet Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthSports Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideTravel Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoLandscape Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsVlogging Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 201 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 445 grams (0.98 pounds) | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | - | 250 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $249 | $200 |