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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 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 S3300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S3300

 Z980 S3300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Kodak Z980

 S3300 Z980 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S3300

 Z980 S3300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and S3300 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography highlights
41
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography features
Nikon S3300 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Nikon S3300
51
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging details
Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
23
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon S3300
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix S3300
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