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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Launched January 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Below is a complete review of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 2 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the AV250 grades against the Z980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Kodak Z980

 AV250 Z980 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Z980 AV250 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak Z980

 AV250 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 compared to the Z980.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and Z980 is 94 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and Z980.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern AV250 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
Kodak Z980 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
33
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
26
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
23
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Alternate name FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" 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 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $249