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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Released January 2009
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was brought out 7 years prior to the AW130 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z980 grades against the AW130 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon AW130

 Z980 AW130 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Kodak Z980

 AW130 Z980 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2009More recent by 74 months
Display resolution921k201kClearer display (+720k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon AW130

 Z980 AW130 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon AW130 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z980 against the AW130.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and AW130 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and AW130.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW130 to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Nikon AW130
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z980
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography factors
Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
73
better than average battery life (370 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z980
Vlogging with Nikon AW130
23
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon AW130
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $398