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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S6200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z980 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S6200 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z980 matches up against the S6200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S6200

 Z980 S6200 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Kodak Z980

 S6200 Z980 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S6200

 Z980 S6200 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z980 compared to the S6200.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and S6200 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and S6200.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography features
Nikon S6200 Street photography features
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6200 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
23
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon S6200
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 201 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $229