Kodak EasyShare Z980

Kodak EasyShare Z980
Competitors
Super zoom Super zoom
January, 2009

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Kodak EasyShare Z980 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, mirrorless, travel zooms and digicams. The Kodak EasyShare Z980's top rivals come from Kodak (such as the Easyshare Z990 MAX and the EasyShare Z981) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix L810 and the D3200)

Competitor classes

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Kodak Z980 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none), is slightly lighter (445 g vs 540 g), shoots RAW, has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none) and supports an external flash.

However, on average it has significantly less zoom (24x vs 41.7x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a significantly lower resolution screen (201k dots vs 921k dots), is slightly larger (professional size 91x124x105 mm vs prosumer size 116x78x76 mm) and has worse image stabilization (sensor shift vs lens).

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX
2 years newer

Significant advantages of the Z990 MAX (vs the Z980)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • More zoom: 30x vs 24x
  • Much better macro capability: 1 cm vs 10 cm

Significant disadvantages of the Z990 MAX (vs the Z980)

  • No external flash support
  • Heavier: 589 g vs 445 g

common strengths of the Z990 MAX and Z980

  • RAW support
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Easyshare Z990 MAX vs the EasyShare Z980

Kodak EasyShare Z981

Kodak EasyShare Z981
1 year newer
$270

Significant advantages of the Z981 (vs the Z980)

  • Much better macro capability: 1 cm vs 10 cm

Significant disadvantages of the Z981 (vs the Z980)

  • No external flash support

common strengths of the Z981 and Z980

  • RAW support
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Z981 vs the Z980

Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810
3 years newer
$250 - $265

Significant advantages of the L810 (vs the Z980)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 201k dots
  • Significantly smaller: Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm vs Professional size 91x124x105 mm
  • Significantly better wide angle: 23 mm vs 26 mm

Significant disadvantages of the L810 (vs the Z980)

  • No RAW support
  • No external flash support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the L810 and Z980

  • Light weight: 430 g vs 445 g
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix L810 vs the Kodak EasyShare Z980

Kodak EashShare Z5120

Kodak EasyShare Z5120
3 years newer
$269

Significant advantages of the Z5120 (vs the Z980)

  • Significantly smaller: Prosumer size 116x78x76 mm vs Professional size 91x124x105 mm
  • Can create panoramas in-camera
  • Thinner: 3" vs 4.1"

Significant disadvantages of the Z5120 (vs the Z980)

  • No RAW support
  • No external flash support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the Z5120 and Z980

  • None found
arrow Compare the EashShare Z5120 vs the EasyShare Z980

Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510
3 years newer
$397 - $400

Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the Z980)

  • Much more zoom: 41.7x vs 24x
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 201k dots
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the Z980)

  • No RAW support
  • No external flash support

common strengths of the P510 and Z980

  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P510 vs the Kodak EasyShare Z980

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
2 years newer
$409

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the Z980)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 201k dots
  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the Z980)

  • No RAW support
  • No external flash support
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DSC-HX100v and Z980

  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Kodak EasyShare Z980

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Kodak Z980 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.5"), has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), is newer (january, 2009 vs september, 1998), is much lighter (445 g vs 1,650 g) and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it has a significantly lower resolution screen (201k dots vs 921k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 17.9 MP), doesn't record movies in 24p, doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1 fps vs 3.7 fps) and has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.2x15.4mm).

Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200
3 years newer
$699 - $700 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D3200 (vs the Z980)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.2x15.4mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Much higher true resolution: 24.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the D3200 (vs the Z980)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift

common strengths of the D3200 and Z980

  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
  • Light weight: 455 g vs 445 g
arrow Compare the Nikon D3200 vs the Kodak EasyShare Z980

Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i
2 years newer
$619 - $700 (body only)
$745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the Z980)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 201k dots
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the Z980)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift
  • Heavier: 570 g vs 445 g

common strengths of the T3i and Z980

  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
arrow Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Kodak EasyShare Z980

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
6 months older
$348 - $595 (body only)
$439 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the Rebel XS (vs the Z980)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Has interchangeable lenses
  • Has an optical viewfinder: Pentamirror vs Digital

Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XS (vs the Z980)

  • Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0"
  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift
  • Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps

common strengths of the Rebel XS and Z980

  • Light weight: 502 g vs 445 g
  • Inexpensive: $347.99 vs $311.33
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS vs the Kodak EasyShare Z980

Canon D6000

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10 years older

Significant advantages of the D6000 (vs the Z980)

  • Has interchangeable lenses

Significant disadvantages of the D6000 (vs the Z980)

  • Much larger: Large 161x92x174 mm vs Professional size 91x124x105 mm
  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift
  • Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps

common strengths of the D6000 and Z980

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon D6000 vs the Kodak EasyShare Z980

Canon Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i
1 year newer
$544 - $949 (body only)
$649 - $867 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the Z980)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 201k dots
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the Z980)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift

common strengths of the T2i and Z980

  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
  • Inexpensive: $544.00 vs $311.33
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Kodak EasyShare Z980

Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000
6 months newer
$487 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D3000 (vs the Z980)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Has interchangeable lenses

Significant disadvantages of the D3000 (vs the Z980)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift
  • Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps

common strengths of the D3000 and Z980

  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
  • Inexpensive: $486.96 vs $311.33
arrow Compare the Nikon D3000 vs the Kodak EasyShare Z980

compared toMirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Kodak Z980 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has a viewfinder (digital vs none), has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), is slightly less expensive ($311.33 vs $598.00) and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a much lower resolution screen (201k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 16 MP), much lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 25,600 ISO) and doesn't have a touch screen.

Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N
2 years newer
$598 - $600 (body only)
$698 - $700 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the Z980)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 201k dots
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 1,600 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the Z980)

  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift
  • No built-in flash

common strengths of the NEX-5N and Z980

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Kodak EasyShare Z980

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Kodak Z980 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (24x vs 10x), has a much wider wide angle lens (26 mm vs 38 mm), has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8 MP) and shoots RAW.

However, on average it has a slightly lower resolution screen (201k dots vs 460k dots), is much larger (professional size 91x124x105 mm vs compact 105x63x36 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 320 fps), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO) and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1 fps vs 11 fps).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10
1 year older

Significant advantages of the DSC-H10 (vs the Z980)

  • Much smaller: Mid size 106x68x48 mm vs Professional size 91x124x105 mm
  • Much better macro capability: 2 cm vs 10 cm
  • Much thinner: 1.9" vs 4.1"

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H10 (vs the Z980)

  • Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 26 mm
  • Significantly less zoom: 10x vs 24x
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the DSC-H10 and Z980

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 vs the Kodak EasyShare Z980

Fujifilm FinePix F750 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F750 EXR
3 years newer
$299 - $350

Significant advantages of the F750 EXR (vs the Z980)

  • Much smaller: Compact 105x63x36 mm vs Professional size 91x124x105 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Records high-speed movies: 320 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the F750 EXR (vs the Z980)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • No RAW support
  • No external flash support

common strengths of the F750 EXR and Z980

  • Great zoom: 20x vs 24x
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix F750 EXR vs the Kodak EasyShare Z980

compared toDigicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Kodak Z980 compared to digicam competitors include: it has much more zoom (24x vs 3.5x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs none), has a much wider wide angle lens (26 mm vs 33 mm), has a much larger screen (3.0" vs 1.8") and has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none).

However, on average it is much larger (professional size 91x124x105 mm vs mid size 100x69x40 mm), has a marginally smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm), is thicker (4.1" vs 1.6"), is significantly heavier (445 g vs 270 g) and slightly shorter exposures (16 seconds vs 64 seconds).

Nikon Coolpix P5000

Nikon Coolpix P5000
1 year older

Significant advantages of the P5000 (vs the Z980)

  • Much smaller: Mid size 98x65x41 mm vs Professional size 91x124x105 mm
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Significantly better macro capability: 4 cm vs 10 cm

Significant disadvantages of the P5000 (vs the Z980)

  • Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 26 mm
  • Much less zoom: 3.5x vs 24x
  • Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0"

common strengths of the P5000 and Z980

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Support external flash
  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P5000 vs the Kodak EasyShare Z980

Kodak EasyShare Z730

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3 years older

Significant advantages of the Z730 (vs the Z980)

  • Much smaller: Mid size 100x69x40 mm vs Professional size 91x124x105 mm
  • Much thinner: 1.6" vs 4.1"
  • Significantly lighter: 270 g vs 445 g

Significant disadvantages of the Z730 (vs the Z980)

  • Much lower true resolution: 5 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much smaller screen: 2.2" vs 3.0"
  • Much worse wide angle: 33 mm vs 26 mm

common strengths of the Z730 and Z980

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the Z730 vs the Z980

Kodak DC4800

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8 years older

Significant advantages of the DC4800 (vs the Z980)

  • Much smaller: Standard size 120x68x65 mm vs Professional size 91x124x105 mm
  • Significantly thinner: 2.6" vs 4.1"

Significant disadvantages of the DC4800 (vs the Z980)

  • Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 3.0"
  • Much less zoom: 3x vs 24x
  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift

common strengths of the DC4800 and Z980

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Support external flash
  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the DC4800 vs the EasyShare Z980