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Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was brought out 4 years prior to the WX70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z980 grades against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony WX70

 Z980 WX70 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Kodak Z980

 WX70 Z980 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display resolution922k201kSharper display (+721k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony WX70

 Z980 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z980 versus the WX70.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and WX70 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and WX70.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography advice
Sony WX70 Street photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
68
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
features focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z980
Vlogging with Sony WX70
23
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
36
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Sony WX70
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 201k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 114 grams (0.25 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 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 life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $242