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Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX300

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Replacement is Sony WX350
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z980 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was launched 5 years earlier than the WX300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z980 grades versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony WX300

 Z980 WX300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Kodak Z980

 WX300 Z980 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen resolution460k201kClearer screen (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony WX300

 Z980 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z980 against the WX300.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and WX300 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and WX300.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX300 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Z980 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
good MP (18MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography details
Sony WX300 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z980
Vlogging with Sony WX300
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony WX300
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-05 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 201 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
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, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $330