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FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
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
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was unveiled 7 months after the Z981 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the AV200 grades versus the Z981 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Kodak Z981

 AV200 Z981 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm AV200

 Z981 AV200 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Kodak Z981

 AV200 Z981 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the AV200 against the Z981.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and Z981 is 94 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and Z981.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent AV200 provides an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography factors
Kodak Z981 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (540g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Sports photography highlights
29
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography information
Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
53
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (540g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
22
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (540g)
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Kodak Z981
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Other name FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
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 life 180 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $299