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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Kodak Z981 versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was unveiled 13 months before the S8200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z981 scores vs the S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon S8200

 Z981 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Kodak Z981

 S8200 Z981 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution961k201kCrisper screen (+760k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon S8200

 Z981 S8200 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z981 versus the S8200.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z981 and S8200 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and S8200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S8200 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography factors
46
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (213 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z981
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
43
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography factors
Nikon S8200 Travel photography factors
53
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (213g)
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography features
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S8200 Vlogging highlights
22
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (213g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Nikon S8200
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z981 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 201 thousand dots 961 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 213g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $329