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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was launched 3 years prior to the S9100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z980 scores vs the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S9100

 Z980 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Kodak Z980

 S9100 Z980 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution921k201kCrisper screen (+720k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S9100

 Z980 S9100 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z980 and the S9100.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and S9100 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and S9100.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z980 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
32
manual focus
features face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography information
Nikon S9100 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9100 Sports photography advice
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
51
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (214 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
39
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon S9100
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 201 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 270 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $329