Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9300
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched July 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon S9100
- Successor is Nikon S9500
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Z980 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S9300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z980 grades against the S9300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S9300
| Z980 | S9300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Kodak Z980
| S9300 | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 201k | Crisper screen (+720k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S9300
| Z980 | S9300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z980 versus Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z980 vs the S9300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and S9300 is 68 and 91 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and S9300.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9300 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Nikon |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-05 | 2012-07-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 201k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 6.9fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 200 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $249 | $249 |