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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L22

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L22 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 L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z980 was revealed 13 months prior to the L22 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z980 grades versus the L22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon L22

 Z980 L22 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Kodak Z980

 L22 Z980 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display resolution230k201kClearer display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon L22

 Z980 L22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 provides external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L22 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z980 vs the L22.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and L22 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and L22.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Z980 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography info
Nikon L22 Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
Nikon L22 Sports photography details
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Nikon L22
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is decent (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon L22
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-05 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 201k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 183g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $249 $130