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FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Released January 2009
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm S2950 and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2950 was released 2 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S2950 grades against the Z980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Kodak Z980

 S2950 Z980 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution230k201kClearer display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Z980 S2950 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Kodak Z980

 S2950 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 and Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S2950 versus the Z980.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and Z980 is 76 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and Z980.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S2950 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
Kodak Z980 Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Kodak Z980 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 300 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $330 $249