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FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
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 JX300 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 and Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 2 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the JX300 grades versus the Z980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Kodak Z980

 JX300 Z980 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Z980 JX300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Kodak Z980

 JX300 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the JX300 vs the Z980.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and Z980.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher JX300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
focusing manually
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
Kodak Z980 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Kodak Z980 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
32
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
23
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 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
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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