Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P100
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P100 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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Announced July 2010
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P100 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z981 versus Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and P100 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Z981 was brought out about the same time to the P100 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z981 matches up versus the P100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Nikon Coolpix P100. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon P100
Z981 | P100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Kodak Z981
P100 | Z981 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 201k | Sharper screen (+259k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon P100
Z981 | P100 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | July 2010 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon P100 has measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z981 versus Nikon P100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z981 versus the P100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z981 and P100 is 66 and 68 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and P100.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Z981 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Nikon Coolpix P100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Nikon Coolpix P100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 26-678mm (26.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 201k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 pounds) | 481g (1.06 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $299 | $400 |