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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S6300

 Z980 S6300 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Kodak Z980

 S6300 Z980 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution230k201kClearer display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S6300

 Z980 S6300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

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

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography features
Nikon S6300 Street photography features
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z980
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6300 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
23
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon S6300
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 445 grams (0.98 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 230 photos
Form of battery - 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $200