Nikon D3000 vs Kodak EasyShare Z981

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      BrandNikonKodak
      ModelD3000EasyShare Z981
      Predecessor ModelNikon D40
      Successor ModelNikon D3100
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,60064 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924288 x 3216
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12964288 x 2848, 4288 x 2416, 2832 x 2128, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from On or Off
      Focus Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points11
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 676 mm
      Optical Zoom26x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance70 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot201k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec16 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps0.9 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Off
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1006.20 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      DxO Low Light ISO563
      DxO Color Depth22.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.1
      DxO Overall Score62
      Video Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      Dimensions126 x 97 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.82 x 2.52")124 x 85 x 105 mm (4.88 x 3.35 x 4.13")
      Weight (inc. batteries)536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      Battery PackEN-EL9a4 x AA
      Battery Life500 shots
      Internal Storage64 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon D3000 Kodak EasyShare Z981
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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