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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WB250F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z981 grades versus the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Samsung WB250F

 Z981 WB250F 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Kodak Z981

 WB250F Z981 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Display resolution460k201kCrisper display (+259k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB250F

 Z981 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z981 provides external 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 WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z981 compared to the WB250F.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z981 and WB250F is 66 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and WB250F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Z981 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z981
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (540g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z981
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
43
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
53
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (540g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z981
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
22
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (540g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB250F
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 201k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $250