Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB50F
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB50F 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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Released January 2014
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Following is a detailed overview of the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Z981 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB50F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z981 grades versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Samsung WB50F
| Z981 | WB50F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Kodak Z981
| WB50F | Z981 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 201k | Clearer display (+259k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB50F
| Z981 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z981 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z981 and the WB50F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and WB50F is 66 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and WB50F.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Samsung WB50F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Samsung WB50F |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | 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 surface 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 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 201 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | - |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) | 207 gr (0.46 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
| 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 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $299 | $180 |