Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Z980 was launched 13 months before the S6000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z980 matches up against the S6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S6000
Z980 | S6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Kodak Z980
S6000 | Z980 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S6000
Z980 | S6000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z980 versus the S6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and S6000 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and S6000.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S6000 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-05 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 201k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $249 | $300 |