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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
66
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was announced 4 years prior to the WB1100F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z981 matches up versus the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Samsung WB1100F

 Z981 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Kodak Z981

 WB1100F Z981 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Display resolution460k201kSharper display (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB1100F

 Z981 WB1100F 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z981 provides 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) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z981 against the WB1100F.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z981 and WB1100F is 66 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and WB1100F.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography information
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (540g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (512 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z981
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
22
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (540g)
23
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (512 grams)
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB1100F
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Samsung WB1100F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 512 grams (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $250