Kodak EasyShare Z980 vs Nikon Coolpix S30

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Kodak EasyShare Z980 and the Nikon Coolpix S30, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 was introduced in January 2009 and Nikon Coolpix S30 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 201k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S30 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z980
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S30
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix S30.

      PROS

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Kodak Z980
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare Z980 over Nikon Coolpix S30.

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 vs Nikon Coolpix S30
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 10.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 64 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 26 mm vs 29 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 624 mm vs 87 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 24x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.3
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.0 vs f/5.9
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Internal Storage 64 MB vs 47 MB

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      Fujifilm XQ2
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Panasonic FZ2500
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Pentax K-01
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon S30
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S30 over Kodak EasyShare Z980.

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 vs Nikon Coolpix S30
      Face Detection vs
      Min Normal Focus Distance 70 cm vs 30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 5 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 201k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 16 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) vs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)

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      Nikon S33
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S31
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S02
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      1/3-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S80
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon S01
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon S3600
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix S30
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO6480
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Built-in Flash
        Light445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
        Internal Storage64 MB47 MB
      WEAKNESSES Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix S30
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen201k dot230k dot
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.0 fps1.5 fps
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 has a 3.0" screen with 201k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S30 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix S30.

      Sensor

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400. Nikon Coolpix S30 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 4.8 x 3.6 mm and a total area of 13 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2264, 4000 x 2256, 2832 x 2128, 2048 x 1536, 1800 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S30 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Bluetooth on Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 comes with 4 x AA battery pack and Nikon Coolpix S30 comes with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S30 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Kodak EasyShare Z980, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S30. Kodak EasyShare Z980 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix S30 can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.30 m on Kodak EasyShare Z980. Kodak EasyShare Z980 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe..

      Physical Parameters

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 body has dimensions of 124 x 91 x 105 mm (4.88 x 3.58 x 4.13") and Nikon Coolpix S30 body has dimensions of 102 x 65 x 40 mm (4.02 x 2.56 x 1.57"). Kodak EasyShare Z980 weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S30 weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz).

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      124 mm

      91 mm

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      102 mm

      65 mm

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      91 mm

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      105 mm

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      40 mm

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      Size comparisons of Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix S30

      Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix S30 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      POOR
      54
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Nikon Coolpix S30 and give them scores of 58 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      BAD
      32
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      BAD
      38
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Kodak EasyShare Z980

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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