Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced September 2011
Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z981 was launched 14 months earlier than the WB750 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z981 grades vs the WB750 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Samsung WB750. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Samsung WB750
Z981 | WB750 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Kodak Z981
WB750 | Z981 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 201k | Sharper display (+259k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB750
Z981 | WB750 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z981 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z981 and the WB750.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and WB750 is 66 and 93 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z981 and WB750.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Z981 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Z981 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Samsung WB750 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4096 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 201 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $299 | $339 |