Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9700
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9700 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon S9500
- Refreshed by Nikon S9900
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9700 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Z980 was brought out 6 years earlier than the S9700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z980 matches up vs the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon S9700
Z980 | S9700 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Kodak Z980
S9700 | Z980 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 61 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 201k | Crisper screen (+720k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon S9700
Z980 | S9700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has outside measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z980 versus the S9700.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and S9700 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and S9700.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S9700 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 201k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 232 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 | - | 300 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $249 | $350 |