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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was launched 7 months earlier than the S570 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z980 grades versus the S570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S570

 Z980 S570 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Kodak Z980

 S570 Z980 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution230k201kSharper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S570

 Z980 S570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 has outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z980 compared to the S570.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and S570 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and S570.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography information
Nikon S570 Street photography information
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
Nikon S570 Sports photography details
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S570 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography info
Nikon S570 Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
23
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon S570
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix S570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-05 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 201k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 model 4 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $180