Clicky

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon P7800
(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
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

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.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

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.

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%
	
	

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon P7800

 Z980 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Kodak Z980

 P7800 Z980 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k201kCrisper display (+720k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon P7800

 Z980 P7800 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

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

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
46
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography advice
Nikon P7800 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
65
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (399g)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
Nikon P7800 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (399g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
58
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging information
Nikon P7800 Vlogging information
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
75
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (399g)
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon P7800
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix P7800
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