Kodak Z980 vs Nikon L810

The following is a detailed comparison of the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was revealed 4 years before the L810 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z980 scores vs the L810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Nikon Coolpix L810. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z980 against the L810.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and L810 is 68 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and L810.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L810 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.