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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S5200 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S5200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was released 5 years prior to the S5200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z980 grades vs the S5200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S5200

 Z980 S5200 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Kodak Z980

 S5200 Z980 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display resolution460k201kSharper display (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S5200

 Z980 S5200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z980 and the S5200.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and S5200 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and S5200.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S5200 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z980 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Nikon S5200
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography factors
Nikon S5200 Sports photography factors
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
28
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (160 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (160 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
23
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
33
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon S5200
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 201 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 160 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $130