Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced June 2010
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe Z980 was unveiled 17 months before the S8000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z980 scores versus the S8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S8000
Z980 | S8000 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Kodak Z980
S8000 | Z980 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 201k | Crisper display (+720k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S8000
Z980 | S8000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S8000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z980 against the S8000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and S8000 is 68 and 93 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and S8000.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S8000 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 201k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 lbs) | 183g (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $249 | $300 |