Kodak Z980 vs Sony W690

On this page, we are contrasting the Kodak Z980 vs Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was unveiled 4 years prior to the W690 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z980 scores versus the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 comes with outside 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 W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z980 vs Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z980 versus the W690.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and W690 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and W690.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Z980 will be behind in sensor innovation.