FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z980

Here is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 19 months later than the Z980 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S2500HD grades against the Z980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2500HD and Kodak Z980 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD against the Z980.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and Z980 is 78 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Z980.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher S2500HD is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.