Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Newer Model is Nikon P610
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the P600 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Z981 was introduced 4 years prior to the P600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z981 matches up against the P600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Nikon Coolpix P600. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Nikon P600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon P600
Z981 | P600 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Kodak Z981
P600 | Z981 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2010 | Newer by 43 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 201k | Crisper display (+720k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon P600
Z981 | P600 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z981 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z981 vs the P600.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and P600 is 66 and 65 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and P600.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P600 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Nikon Coolpix P600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Nikon Coolpix P600 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 201 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 7.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) | 565 grams (1.25 lbs) |
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 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 life | - | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $299 | $750 |