Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500 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
- Announced January 2009
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S3500
Z980 | S3500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Kodak Z980
S3500 | Z980 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 50 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 201k | Sharper display (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S3500
Z980 | S3500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and S3500 is 68 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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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 |