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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 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 P600
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon P600

 Z981 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Kodak Z981

 P600 Z981 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k201kCrisper display (+720k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon P600

 Z981 P600 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and P600 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
50
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography advice
Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography info
Nikon P600 Travel photography info
53
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography features
Nikon P600 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging advice
Nikon P600 Vlogging advice
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (540g)
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (565 grams)
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Nikon P600
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Nikon Coolpix P600
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