Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX30
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Kodak Z980 and Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z980 was launched 3 years earlier than the WX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z980 grades versus the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony WX30
| Z980 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Kodak Z980
| WX30 | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 201k | Crisper display (+721k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony WX30
| Z980 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 comes with exterior 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z980 and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z980 versus the WX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and WX30 is 68 and 96 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and WX30.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-05 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 201k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $249 | $259 |
