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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000 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 S8000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S8000

 Z980 S8000 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Kodak Z980

 S8000 Z980 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Display resolution921k201kCrisper display (+720k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S8000

 Z980 S8000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and S8000 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography information
Nikon S8000 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
Nikon S8000 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging factors
Nikon S8000 Vlogging factors
23
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon S8000
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix S8000
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