FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Announced January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
- Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
- Introduced July 2010
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Z981 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
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Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HS20 EXR grades against the Z981 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Kodak Z981
HS20 EXR | Z981 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 7 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 201k | Crisper screen (+259k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Z981 | HS20 EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak Z981
HS20 EXR | Z981 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Kodak Z981 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the Z981.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and Z981 is 58 and 66 respectively.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and Z981.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger HS20 EXR should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Also called | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 201k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 6.20 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730g (1.61 lbs) | 540g (1.19 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 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 | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $600 | $299 |