Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570 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
- Released January 2009
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Nikon Coolpix S570. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Nikon S570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S570
Z980 | S570 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Kodak Z980
S570 | Z980 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S570
Z980 | S570 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S570 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S570 | |
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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 |