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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z981

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
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 S2800HD vs Kodak Z981 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was revealed 5 months before the Z981 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S2800HD grades against the Z981 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Kodak Z981

 S2800HD Z981 
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Z981 S2800HD 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Z981

 S2800HD Z981 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides external 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) whilst the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD versus the Z981.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and Z981 is 75 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and Z981.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images although you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
Kodak Z981 Sports photography info
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
Kodak Z981 Travel photography factors
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography features
42
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
Kodak Z981 Vlogging advice
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
22
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Z981
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Kodak EasyShare Z981
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 4 x AA 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 1 1
Retail pricing $260 $299