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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(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
Nikon B700
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon B700

 Z981 B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Kodak Z981

 B700 Z981 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2010More modern by 68 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k201kClearer screen (+720k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon B700

 Z981 B700 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and B700 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography information
Nikon B700 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography details
Nikon B700 Street photography details
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540g)
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography advice
Nikon B700 Sports photography advice
43
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
Nikon B700 Travel photography information
53
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competitors (565g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon B700 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
59
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z981
Vlogging with Nikon B700
22
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
60
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (565g)
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Nikon B700
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Nikon Coolpix B700
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