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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S100

 Z980 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Kodak Z980

 S100 Z980 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k201kCrisper screen (+619k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S100

 Z980 S100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

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

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
Nikon S100 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Nikon S100
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
Nikon S100 Sports photography details
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Nikon S100
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (150 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
23
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon S100
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix S100
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