Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Released March 2013
- Superseded the Nikon P310
- Replacement is Nikon P340
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Kodak Z980 and Nikon P330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is very similar but the Z980 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z980 was brought out 5 years prior to the P330 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z980 matches up against the P330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix P330. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon P330
Z980 | P330 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Kodak Z980
P330 | Z980 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 50 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 201k | Clearer display (+720k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon P330
Z980 | P330 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 enjoys physical 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) while the Nikon P330 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z980 and Nikon P330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z980 and the P330.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and P330 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and P330.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Z980 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix P330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix P330 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-05 | 2013-03-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/1.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 201 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 6.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 213 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $249 | $500 |