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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was revealed 5 years prior to the S3500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z980 matches up against the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S3500

 Z980 S3500 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Kodak Z980

 S3500 Z980 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S3500

 Z980 S3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 enjoys external measurements 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 S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z980 compared to the S3500.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and S3500 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and S3500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
33
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Sports photography highlights
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography information
Nikon S3500 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (129 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
23
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon S3500
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-05 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 201k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.98 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $85