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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW110

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW120
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW110 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon AW110, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was announced 5 years before the AW110 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Z980 scores versus the AW110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon AW110

 Z980 AW110 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Kodak Z980

 AW110 Z980 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Display resolution614k201kSharper display (+413k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon AW110

 Z980 AW110 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW110 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon AW110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z980 compared to the AW110.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and AW110 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and AW110.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older Z980 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography details
Nikon AW110 Street photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
Nikon AW110 Sports photography info
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
Nikon AW110 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
45
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging info
Nikon AW110 Vlogging info
23
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon AW110
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-05 2013-07-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 201k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $250