Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX10
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
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Below is a thorough comparison of the Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z980 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z980 grades versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony WX10
| Z980 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Kodak Z980
| WX10 | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 201k | Clearer display (+259k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony WX10
| Z980 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z980 against the WX10.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and WX10 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and WX10.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of display | 201 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 161 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| 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 model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $249 | $200 |