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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L120

Portability
66
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L120 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
  • Launched July 2010
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak Z981 versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was unveiled 7 months prior to the L120 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z981 scores vs the L120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon L120

 Z981 L120 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Kodak Z981

 L120 Z981 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months
Display resolution921k201kCrisper display (+720k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon L120

 Z981 L120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 offers outside measurements 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 L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z981 and the L120.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and L120 is 66 and 75 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and L120.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Z981 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L120 Portrait photography highlights
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z981
Street photography with Nikon L120
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z981
Travel photography with Nikon L120
53
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L120 Landscape photography highlights
51
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
22
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Nikon L120
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z981 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 201k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 431 gr (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 - 330 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $300