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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Announced July 2010
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Successor is Nikon S9300
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the S9100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z981 scores vs the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon S9100

 Z981 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Kodak Z981

 S9100 Z981 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution921k201kCrisper display (+720k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon S9100

 Z981 S9100 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 features exterior 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) and the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S9100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z981 compared to the S9100.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and S9100 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z981 and S9100.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Z981 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Z981 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography information
46
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
32
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z981
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
43
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z981
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
53
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
39
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
22
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Nikon S9100
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z981 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 201 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 270 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $329