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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(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
Kodak Z981
(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
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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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The HS20 EXR was introduced 7 months later than the Z981 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Kodak Z981

 HS20 EXR Z981 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k201kCrisper screen (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Z981 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak Z981

 HS20 EXR Z981 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography info
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography info
55
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
46
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography factors
Kodak Z981 Street photography factors
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (730g)
50
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography details
Kodak Z981 Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography information
Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging information
Kodak Z981 Vlogging information
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (540 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak Z981
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRKodak EasyShare Z981
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