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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z980

Portability
58
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Z980 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 2 years after the Z980 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the Z980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Kodak Z980

 HS20 EXR Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k201kClearer screen (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Z980 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak Z980

 HS20 EXR Z980 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR against the Z980.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and Z980 is 58 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and Z980.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent HS20 EXR provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
40
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Street photography highlights
54
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (730g)
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography details
Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography info
Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
50
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography advice
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging factors
Kodak Z980 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (730g)
23
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Kodak EasyShare Z980
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.30 m
Flash modes 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 730g (1.61 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
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 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 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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