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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P80

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon P90
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P80 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the P80 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was released 24 months after the P80 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Z990 scores versus the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon P80

 Z990 P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Kodak Z990

 P80 Z990 

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon P80

 Z990 P80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z990 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon P80 has measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z990 against the P80.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and P80 is 68 and 75 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and P80.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Kodak Z990 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Z990 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography features
Nikon P80 Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Nikon P80
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z990
Sports photography with Nikon P80
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incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
Landscape photography with Nikon P80
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P80 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon P80
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix P80
Also called EasyShare Max -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 405g (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $400