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FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
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 AX350 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 2 years after the Z980 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AX350 scores against the Z980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Kodak Z980

 AX350 Z980 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm AX350

 Z980 AX350 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Kodak Z980

 AX350 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 has outer 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) while the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the AX350 compared to the Z980.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and Z980 is 94 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and Z980.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher AX350 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Kodak Z980 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography details
Kodak Z980 Travel photography details
56
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography information
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging information
Kodak Z980 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
23
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 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 second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash modes 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
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $249