Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 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
- Introduced January 2009
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Sony WX70
Z980 | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Kodak Z980
WX70 | Z980 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 37 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 201k | Sharper display (+721k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Sony WX70
Z980 | WX70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and WX70 is 68 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Kodak Z980 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |