Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB150F

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was revealed 18 months earlier than the WB150F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z981 grades versus the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 enjoys 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) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z981 versus the WB150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and WB150F is 66 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older Z981 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.