Kodak Z980 vs Sony W800

Here, we will be comparing the Kodak Z980 versus Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was launched 6 years before the W800 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z980 grades against the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 comes with exterior 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 W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z980 versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z980 versus the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and W800 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and W800.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W800 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z980 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.