Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB800F

The following is a complete analysis of the Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB800F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z981 matches up against the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 features outside 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) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z981 versus the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and WB800F is 66 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.