Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900
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![Kodak EasyShare Z981 front Kodak EasyShare Z981 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-Z981/Kodak-Z981-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P900 front Nikon Coolpix P900 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P900/Nikon-P900-front.jpg)
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Launched March 2015
- Newer Model is Nikon P1000
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Kodak Z981 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the P900 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The Z981 was introduced 5 years before the P900 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z981 matches up versus the P900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Nikon Coolpix P900. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon P900
Z981 | P900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Kodak Z981
P900 | Z981 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 56 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer screen (+720k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon P900
Z981 | P900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 enjoys outside 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 P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z981 and Nikon P900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z981 compared to the P900.
![Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 size comparison Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and P900 is 66 and 52 respectively.
![Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z981 and P900.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P900 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Z981 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Nikon Coolpix P900 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2015-03-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 201 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 921 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 lbs) | 899g (1.98 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 360 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $299 | $600 |