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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(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
Nikon Z8
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon Z8

 Z980 Z8 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Kodak Z980

 Z8 Z980 
LaunchedMay 2023January 2009Fresher by 174 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k201kClearer display (+1888k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon Z8

 Z980 Z8 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

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

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
89
has manual focus
high resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography factors
Nikon Z8 Street photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (910g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Sports photography highlights
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
81
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
max shutter speed is low