Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Z980 was revealed 3 years before the S100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z980 matches up vs the S100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S100
Z980 | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Kodak Z980
S100 | Z980 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 820k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper screen (+619k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S100
Z980 | S100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z980 and the S100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and S100 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and S100.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S100 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Z980 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 201 thousand dot | 820 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 150 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $249 | $240 |