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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P610

Portability
66
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P610 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon P600
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P610 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Kodak Z981 versus Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the P610 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was revealed 5 years before the P610 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z981 grades against the P610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon P610

 Z981 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Kodak Z981

 P610 Z981 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2010Newer by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k201kCrisper display (+720k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon P610

 Z981 P610 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 provides 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) whilst the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z981 versus Nikon P610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Z981 and the P610.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and P610 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z981 and P610.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P610 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Z981 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P610 Portrait photography advice
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z981
Street photography with Nikon P610
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (540g)
50
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography factors
Nikon P610 Sports photography factors
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography details
Nikon P610 Travel photography details
53
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (540g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography info
Nikon P610 Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging features
Nikon P610 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Nikon P610
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Nikon Coolpix P610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2015-02-10
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 201 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
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) 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 565 grams (1.25 lb)
Physical 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 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 life - 330 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $430