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FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
18
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JV205
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JV200 vs 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 JV200 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was unveiled 2 years after the Z980 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JV200 grades against the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Kodak Z980

 JV200 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm JV200

 Z980 JV200 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Kodak Z980

 JV200 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV200 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak Z980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JV200 and the Z980.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and Z980 is 96 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JV200 and Z980.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JV200 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer JV200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV200
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV200
Street photography with Kodak Z980
55
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
23
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also called FinePix JV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash options 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 180 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $49 $249