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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Kodak Z980

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F85EXR
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
  • Released January 2009
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Following is a extended review of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Kodak Z980, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very well matched but the F80EXR (1/2") and Z980 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was manufactured 18 months after the Z980 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the F80EXR grades versus the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Kodak Z980

 F80EXR Z980 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 Z980 F80EXR 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Kodak Z980

 F80EXR Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the F80EXR versus the Z980.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and Z980 is 92 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and Z980.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The F80EXR has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The younger F80EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography details
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography information
Kodak Z980 Street photography information
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (210g)
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography features
Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography info
Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (210g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging features
Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
27
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition (210 grams)
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also Known as FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $249