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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L110

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L110 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Later Model is Nikon L120
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L110 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak Z981 and Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the L110 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was brought out 6 months after the L110 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z981 matches up versus the L110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon L110

 Z981 L110 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Kodak Z981

 L110 Z981 
Display resolution460k201kCrisper display (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon L110

 Z981 L110 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 features physical measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon L110 has measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z981 vs the L110.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and L110 is 66 and 77 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z981 and L110.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Kodak Z981 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography information
Nikon L110 Portrait photography information
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z981
Street photography with Nikon L110
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography information
Nikon L110 Sports photography information
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z981
Travel photography with Nikon L110
53
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z981
Landscape photography with Nikon L110
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging features
Nikon L110 Vlogging features
22
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (540g)
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Nikon L110
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Nikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Nikon Coolpix L110
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 406g (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
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 ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $280