Clicky

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX350

Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak Z980 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The Z980 was launched 6 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z980 matches up against the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 Z980 WX350 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Kodak Z980

		

		

			
 WX350 Z980 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Screen resolution460k201kSharper screen (+259k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 Z980 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z980 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z980 against the WX350.
Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and WX350 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and WX350.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX350 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
41
 focusing manually
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
37
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Kodak Z980 Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
54
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (164g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Sports Comparison
Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
34
 long zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (470 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Travel Comparison
 Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
51
 flash built-in
 really wide (26mm)
 great zoom (624mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
 good battery pack (470 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
Landscape Comparison
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
45
 focusing manually
 really wide (26mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse function
47
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Vlogging Comparison
 Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
23
 really wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone support
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no external mic jack
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	

		

			
Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony WX350
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 201 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.30 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 470 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $270