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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z981

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Launched July 2010
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was announced about the same time to the Z981 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S2500HD scores versus the Z981 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Kodak Z981

 S2500HD Z981 
Screen resolution230k201kSharper screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Z981 S2500HD 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Kodak Z981

 S2500HD Z981 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S2500HD vs the Z981.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and Z981 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Z981.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Kodak Z981 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography features
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Kodak Z981 Vlogging info
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
22
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (540g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Kodak Z981
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Kodak EasyShare Z981
Alternative name FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Body design 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 540g (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 All around 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 4 x AA 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
Price at launch $200 $299