Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Launched January 2019
- Older Model is Nikon A900
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Z981 versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe Z981 was manufactured 9 years prior to the A1000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z981 matches up versus the A1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon A1000
Z981 | A1000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Kodak Z981
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Launched | January 2019 | July 2010 | Fresher by 103 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 201k | Clearer screen (+720k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon A1000
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z981 versus Nikon A1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z981 and the A1000.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and A1000 is 66 and 86 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and A1000.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon A1000 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Z981 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Nikon Coolpix A1000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2019-01-18 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.4-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 201k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | No |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) | 330 gr (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $299 | $477 |