Kodak Z981 vs Samsung WB850F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z981 matches up against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z981 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z981 against the WB850F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and WB850F is 66 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and WB850F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.