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FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S1600 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was announced 5 months prior to the Z981 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1600 grades vs the Z981 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Kodak Z981

 S1600 Z981 
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Z981 S1600 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Kodak Z981

 S1600 Z981 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Kodak Z981 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1600 and the Z981.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and Z981 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and Z981.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak Z981 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Kodak Z981
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
53
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (540g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
Kodak Z981 Vlogging info
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (540g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Kodak Z981
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $299