Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Z981 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 201k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+201k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Kodak Z981
Galaxy Camera 4G | Z981 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Z981 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |