Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Released November 2013

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Z980 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

The Z980 was manufactured 5 years prior to the P7800 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z980 matches up vs the P7800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon P7800
Z980 | P7800 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Kodak Z980
P7800 | Z980 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 59 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper display (+720k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon P7800
Z980 | P7800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has sizing of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z980 vs the P7800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and P7800 is 68 and 82 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and P7800.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Z980 comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged Z980 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix P7800 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-05 | 2013-11-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.0-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 201k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 921k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lb) | 399 grams (0.88 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 200 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $550 |