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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S6000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S6000

 Z980 S6000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Kodak Z980

 S6000 Z980 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution230k201kSharper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S6000

 Z980 S6000 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

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

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Nikon S6000
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z980
Sports photography with Nikon S6000
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
23
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon S6000
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix S6000
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