Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S8200

In this article, we are evaluating the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was introduced 3 years earlier than the S8200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z980 matches up versus the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z980 versus the S8200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and S8200 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and S8200.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Z980 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.