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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
66
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was unveiled 12 months before the WB210 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z981 scores against the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Samsung WB210

 Z981 WB210 
Screen resolution201k1kClearer screen (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Kodak Z981

 WB210 Z981 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB210

 Z981 WB210 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z981 has outside 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 WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung WB210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z981 against the WB210.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and WB210 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z981 and WB210.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z981 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography advice
45
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
38
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (540 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z981
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
53
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
features touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z981
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
22
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (540 grams)
33
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB210
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $279