Kodak Z980 vs Sony W730

Here, we are reviewing the Kodak Z980 vs Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was announced 5 years before the W730 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z980 grades versus the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 features physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z980 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z980 compared to the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and W730 is 68 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and W730.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.