Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P900

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and P900 is 66 and 52 respectively.

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.