Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Released February 2012
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z980 was introduced 4 years prior to the S3300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z980 matches up versus the S3300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S3300
Z980 | S3300 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Kodak Z980
S3300 | Z980 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 201k | Crisper display (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S3300
Z980 | S3300 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 offers external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z980 against the S3300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and S3300 is 68 and 96 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and S3300.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3300 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Z980 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S3300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-05 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 201 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 180 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $249 | $99 |