FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z980

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was launched 14 months after the Z980 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2800HD matches up against the Z980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Kodak Z980 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD vs the Z980.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and Z980 is 75 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and Z980.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S2800HD is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.