Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c
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![Kodak EasyShare Z980 front Kodak EasyShare Z980 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S800c front Nikon Coolpix S800c front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S800c/Nikon-S800c-front.jpg)
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40 Features
40 Overall
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2013
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S800c, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The Z980 was released 5 years before the S800c which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z980 grades against the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S800c
Z980 | S800c | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Kodak Z980
S800c | Z980 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper display (+618k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S800c
Z980 | S800c | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 provides physical measurements 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 S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S800c in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z980 against the S800c.
![Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c size comparison Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S800c-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and S800c is 68 and 93 respectively.
![Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S800c-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and S800c.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S800c to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z980 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S800c-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S800c-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-05 | 2013-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 201 thousand dot | 819 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lb) | 184 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 140 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $249 | $290 |