Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V with Kodak EasyShare Z980 Overview
Let's compare Kodak EasyShare Z980 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Kodak Z980 was released in 2009, and Sony HX200V in 2012.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is newer, which is a plus. EasyShare Z980 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is greater than that of EasyShare Z980. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony HX200V, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400.
Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Kodak EasyShare Z980 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
Kodak EasyShare Z980 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
EasyShare Z980 |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| Brand |
Kodak
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Sony
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| Model |
EasyShare Z980 |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| Announced |
January, 2009 |
May, 2012 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
10 |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
201k pixels |
922k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
25 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/16 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
1.0 fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
6.30 |
12.40 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
27.7 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
12 MP |
18 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4000 x 3000 |
4896 x 3672 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
64 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
450 shots |
| Battery Type |
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Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
4 x AA |
NP-FH50 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
445 g |
583 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
124 x 91 x 105 mm |
122 x 87 x 93 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC card, Internal |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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