Kodak Z980 vs Nikon B500
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon B500 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" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Announced February 2016
Photography Glossary Kodak Z980 vs Nikon B500 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak Z980 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z980 was launched 8 years earlier than the B500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z980 scores versus the B500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Kodak Z980 vs Nikon B500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon B500
| Z980 | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Kodak Z980
| B500 | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2016 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 86 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 201k | Crisper display (+720k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon B500
| Z980 | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has sizing of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Kodak Z980 and Nikon B500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z980 and the B500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and B500 is 68 and 68 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and B500.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon B500 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon B500 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Nikon |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix B500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-05 | 2016-02-23 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 23-900mm (39.1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 201k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.4 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445g (0.98 lbs) | 541g (1.19 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 600 pictures |
| Battery format | - | AA |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $249 | $300 |