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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Released July 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was announced 6 months later than the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z981 scores against the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Z981 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Kodak Z981

 HZ30W Z981 
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Samsung HZ30W

 Z981 HZ30W 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 features physical measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z981 vs the HZ30W.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and HZ30W is 66 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Kodak Z981 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
29
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography features
Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (540g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
53
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
22
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Samsung HZ30W
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z981 Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as - WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2010-01-19
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 201 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $280