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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S620

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was unveiled within a month of the S620 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z980 grades versus the S620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S620

 Z980 S620 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Kodak Z980

 S620 Z980 
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S620

 Z980 S620 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z980 compared to the S620.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and S620 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and S620.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Nikon S620
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z980
Sports photography with Nikon S620
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average in class (120g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
45
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S620 Vlogging highlights
23
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon S620
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix S620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 201 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $37