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FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
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 HS10 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was announced 19 months after the Z980 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HS10 grades versus the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Kodak Z980

 HS10 Z980 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution230k201kClearer display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm HS10

 Z980 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Kodak Z980

 HS10 Z980 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HS10 versus the Z980.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and Z980 is 60 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and Z980.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Z980 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher HS10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography info
Kodak Z980 Street photography info
54
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (666g)
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography features
Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography factors
Kodak Z980 Travel photography factors
45
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (666g)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography factors
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (666 grams)
23
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also called FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2009-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 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 4 x AA 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
Pricing at release $900 $249