Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB350F
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2014

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Z981 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WB350F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z981 grades vs the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Samsung WB350F
Z981 | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Kodak Z981
WB350F | Z981 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer display (+259k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB350F
Z981 | WB350F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 comes with external 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 WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z981 against the WB350F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and WB350F is 66 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z981 and WB350F.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Z981 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Samsung |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Samsung WB350F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2014-01-07 |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 201 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $299 | $260 |