FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Kodak Z980
AX350 | Z980 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper display (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm AX350
Z980 | AX350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Kodak Z980
AX350 | Z980 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AX350 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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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 |