FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981
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![FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR/FujiFilm-F300EXR-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(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
(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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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Kodak Z981
F300EXR | Z981 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper display (+259k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
Z981 | F300EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Kodak Z981
F300EXR | Z981 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Kodak Z981 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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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 |