Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130
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![Kodak EasyShare Z980 front Kodak EasyShare Z980 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix AW130 front Nikon Coolpix AW130 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-AW130/Nikon-AW130-front.jpg)
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs
(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
(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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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix AW130. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Nikon AW130 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon AW130
Z980 | AW130 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Kodak Z980
AW130 | Z980 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 74 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer display (+720k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon AW130
Z980 | AW130 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | |
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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 |