FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Kodak Z981
S1800 | Z981 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper screen (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm S1800
Z981 | S1800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z981
S1800 | Z981 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z981 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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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 |