Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6300

Here, we are looking at the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S6300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the S6300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z980 matches up versus the S6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z980 and the S6300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and S6300 is 68 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and S6300.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6300 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.