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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P90

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P90 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon P80
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z980 and Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was announced at a similar time to the P90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z980 grades vs the P90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon P90

 Z980 P90 

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Kodak Z980

 P90 Z980 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution230k201kSharper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon P90

 Z980 P90 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has specifications of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z980 and the P90.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and P90 is 68 and 70 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and P90.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P90 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography highlights
Nikon P90 Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
Nikon P90 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography advice
Nikon P90 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
Landscape photography with Nikon P90
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z980
Vlogging with Nikon P90
23
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon P90
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix P90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 201 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 400g (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $700