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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and Z981 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was brought out very close to the Z981 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the F300EXR scores versus the Z981 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Kodak Z981

 F300EXR Z981 
Display resolution460k201kCrisper display (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Z981 F300EXR 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Kodak Z981

 F300EXR Z981 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR vs the Z981.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Z981 is 91 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and Z981.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Kodak Z981 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW files
46
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Kodak Z981
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
Kodak Z981 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than average (215g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
22
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (540g)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Kodak Z981
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Kodak EasyShare Z981
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" 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 ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $299