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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S33

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Kodak Z981 versus Nikon S33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the S33 (13MP) is fairly close but the Z981 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Z981 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the S33 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S33 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z981 matches up vs the S33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon S33

 Z981 S33 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Kodak Z981

 S33 Z981 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2010Fresher by 56 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon S33

 Z981 S33 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z981 versus Nikon S33 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z981 and the S33.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and S33 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and S33.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z981 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Kodak Z981 will result in more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older Z981 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
Portrait photography with Nikon S33
46
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
MP count decent (13MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (540g)
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z981
Travel photography with Nikon S33
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (540g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
environment proofing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S33 Landscape photography factors
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging details
Nikon S33 Vlogging details
22
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (540 grams)
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Nikon S33
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Nikon Coolpix S33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 201k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $150