FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Kodak Z980
F300EXR | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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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 |