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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and Z980 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was introduced 19 months after the Z980 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the F300EXR matches up vs the Z980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Kodak Z980

 F300EXR Z980 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 19 months
Display resolution460k201kClearer display (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Z980 F300EXR 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Kodak Z980

 F300EXR Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR has exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F300EXR and Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR compared to the Z980.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and Z980 is 91 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and Z980.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The newer F300EXR provides an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography highlights
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
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has manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography details
Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography info
Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
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lighter than others (215g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Kodak EasyShare Z980
Other name FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $249