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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(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
Nikon P330
(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  • Superseded the Nikon P310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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon P330

 Z980 P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Kodak Z980

 P330 Z980 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months
Display resolution921k201kClearer display (+720k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon P330

 Z980 P330 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and P330 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
Nikon P330 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography details
Nikon P330 Street photography details
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P330 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P330 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon P330
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix P330
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