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Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony W610

 Z980 W610 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Kodak Z980

 W610 Z980 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony W610

 Z980 W610 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and W610 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z980
Sports photography with Sony W610
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
Landscape photography with Sony W610
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony W610
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony 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