Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000
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Let's look much closer at the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z981 was released within a month of the HZ25W so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z981 scores vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Samsung HZ25W
| Z981 | HZ25W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Kodak Z981
| HZ25W | Z981 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 201k | Crisper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Samsung HZ25W
| Z981 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z981 has exterior dimensions 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 HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Z981 and the HZ25W.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and HZ25W is 66 and 70 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z981 and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak Z981 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 201 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.20 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 540g (1.19 lbs) | 428g (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $350 |