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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(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
Nikon A1000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon A1000

 Z981 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Kodak Z981

 A1000 Z981 
LaunchedJanuary 2019July 2010Fresher by 103 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k201kClearer screen (+720k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon A1000

 Z981 A1000 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and A1000 is 66 and 86 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography advice
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
52
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography information
Nikon A1000 Street photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography details
Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z981
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
53
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
low battery pack (250 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography advice
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z981
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
22
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
73
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Nikon A1000
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Nikon Coolpix A1000
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