FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Kodak Z981
AV200 | Z981 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper display (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm AV200
Z981 | AV200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Kodak Z981
AV200 | Z981 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV200 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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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 |