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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HZ35W
(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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was announced about the same time to the HZ35W and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z981 scores vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Z981 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Kodak Z981

 HZ35W Z981 
Display resolution614k201kClearer display (+413k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Samsung HZ35W

 Z981 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJuly 2010June 2010Same age
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z981 features outer measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z981 against the HZ35W.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and HZ35W is 66 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z981 and HZ35W.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Z981 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
34
focusing manually
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
53
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
22
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Samsung HZ35W
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
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 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $300