Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Launched May 2023

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the Z980 (1/2.3") and Z8 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

The Z980 was revealed 15 years before the Z8 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z980 matches up vs the Z8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Z8. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon Z8
Z980 | Z8 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Kodak Z980
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Launched | May 2023 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 174 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer display (+1888k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon Z8
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z980 and the Z8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and Z8 is 68 and 55 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and Z8.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z980 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon Z8 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder


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