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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B600

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B600 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
  • Released July 2010
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B600 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Kodak Z981 and Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the B600 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was released 9 years before the B600 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z981 scores vs the B600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon B600

 Z981 B600 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Kodak Z981

 B600 Z981 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2010More modern by 103 months
Display resolution921k201kCrisper display (+720k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon B600

 Z981 B600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z981 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z981 vs the B600.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and B600 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and B600.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon B600 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
Portrait photography with Nikon B600
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography info
Nikon B600 Street photography info
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography info
Nikon B600 Sports photography info
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (280 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
Nikon B600 Travel photography information
53
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (280 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (500 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z981
Landscape photography with Nikon B600
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (280 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging information
Nikon B600 Vlogging information
22
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (540g)
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (500g)
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Nikon B600
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Nikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z981 Nikon Coolpix B600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 201k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $297