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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7700 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 P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon P7700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Z980 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z980 was manufactured 5 years prior to the P7700 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z980 scores versus the P7700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon P7700

 Z980 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Kodak Z980

 P7700 Z980 
LaunchedMay 2013January 2009More recent by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k201kSharper screen (+720k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon P7700

 Z980 P7700 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon P7700 in our completely new 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. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z980 vs the P7700.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and P7700 is 68 and 82 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and P7700.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Z980 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older Z980 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
40
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
46
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Nikon P7700
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z980
Sports photography with Nikon P7700
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (330 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography advice
Nikon P7700 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good battery life (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (392 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging details
Nikon P7700 Vlogging details
23
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
75
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
heavier than competition in class (392 grams)
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon P7700
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-05 2013-05-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 201k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 392 gr (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 191
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $249 $499