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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB2200F 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 WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was released 4 years prior to the WB2200F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z981 scores against the WB2200F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Samsung WB2200F

 Z981 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Kodak Z981

 WB2200F Z981 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Display resolution460k201kSharper display (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB2200F

 Z981 WB2200F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 features outside measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z981 compared to the WB2200F.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z981 and WB2200F is 66 and 59 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and WB2200F.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Z981 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
46
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography highlights
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography highlights
53
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (708g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
really wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z981
Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
22
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (540 grams)
25
really wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB2200F
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 201 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 708 gr (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $599