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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was introduced 3 years prior to the S6100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z980 matches up against the S6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S6100

 Z980 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Kodak Z980

 S6100 Z980 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution460k201kSharper display (+259k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S6100

 Z980 S6100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z980 compared to the S6100.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and S6100 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and S6100.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography features
Nikon S6100 Street photography features
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Nikon S6100
51
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging information
Nikon S6100 Vlogging information
23
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon S6100
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-05 2011-02-09
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 201k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 210 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $195