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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung WB750
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Samsung WB750

 Z981 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Kodak Z981

 WB750 Z981 
IntroducedSeptember 2011July 2010More recent by 14 months
Display resolution460k201kSharper display (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB750

 Z981 WB750 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and WB750 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography factors
46
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (13MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography info
Samsung WB750 Street photography info
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z981
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
53
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
22
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Samsung WB750
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Samsung WB750
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