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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z980

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR
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 S200EXR vs Kodak Z980 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm S200EXR and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and Z980 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was brought out 7 months after the Z980 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S200EXR scores vs the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Kodak Z980

 S200EXR Z980 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 Z980 S200EXR 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Kodak Z980

 S200EXR Z980 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR comes with outer dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S200EXR and Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S200EXR compared to the Z980.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and Z980 is 54 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and Z980.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The S200EXR includes the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The fresher S200EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography info
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
45
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.6")
heavier than competition in class (865 grams)
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography details
Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
34
incredible zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography information
Kodak Z980 Travel photography information
38
built-in flash
great reach (436mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (865g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography details
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography details
34
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (865g)
23
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also called as FinePix S205EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865 grams (1.91 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-140 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $249