Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Revealed February 2016
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z981 versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and B700 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z981 was announced 6 years prior to the B700 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z981 scores against the B700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Nikon Coolpix B700. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon B700
Z981 | B700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Kodak Z981
B700 | Z981 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | July 2010 | More modern by 68 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 201k | Clearer screen (+720k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon B700
Z981 | B700 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z981 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z981 versus Nikon B700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z981 compared to the B700.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and B700 is 66 and 65 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and B700.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon B700 to offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Nikon Coolpix B700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Nikon Coolpix B700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2016-02-23 |
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 | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 201k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 921k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 lb) | 565 gr (1.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 350 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $299 | $500 |