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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z981

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Announced July 2010
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is very well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and Z981 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was introduced 11 months earlier than the Z981 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S200EXR grades versus the Z981 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Kodak Z981

 S200EXR Z981 
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 Z981 S200EXR 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Kodak Z981

 S200EXR Z981 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Kodak Z981 in the new Camera and 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 choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S200EXR vs the Z981.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and Z981 is 54 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and Z981.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Kodak Z981 will give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
45
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
46
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography factors
Kodak Z981 Street photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
heavier than competition in class (865 grams)
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography features
Kodak Z981 Travel photography features
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has built in flash
very long zoom (436mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (865g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
34
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
missing Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging information
Kodak Z981 Vlogging information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (865 grams)
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Kodak Z981
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Kodak EasyShare Z981
Also Known as FinePix S205EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865g (1.91 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 NP-140 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $299