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FujiFilm JX350 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm JX350 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX355
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
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm JX350 vs Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was brought out 2 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the JX350 scores against the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Kodak Z980

 JX350 Z980 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm JX350

 Z980 JX350 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Kodak Z980

 JX350 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 has physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX350 vs Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the JX350 compared to the Z980.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and Z980.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JX350 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger JX350 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography info
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX350
Sports photography with Kodak Z980
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX350
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
65
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging info
Kodak Z980 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
23
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Otherwise known as FinePix JX355 -
Category 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 445g (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 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 life 180 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $249