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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 5 months earlier than the Z981 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1800 scores vs the Z981 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Kodak Z981

 S1800 Z981 
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Z981 S1800 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z981

 S1800 Z981 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 features external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 against the Z981.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and Z981 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and Z981.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Z981 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z981 Sports photography advice
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Kodak Z981 Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography details
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Kodak Z981
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
22
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z981
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $299