Kodak Z980 vs Sony W650

On this page, we will be matching up the Kodak Z980 and Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was introduced 4 years prior to the W650 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z980 scores against the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z980 and Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z980 against the W650.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and W650 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and W650.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W650 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z980 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.