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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Launched July 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was introduced 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z981 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Z981 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution201k0kSharper display (+201k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Kodak Z981

 Galaxy Camera 4G Z981 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2010More modern by 26 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Z981 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z981 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z981 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 66 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z981 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z981
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
53
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
47
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
22
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (540 grams)
37
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 201k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $550