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FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Released July 2010
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was unveiled 7 months after the Z981 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S2950 grades vs the Z981 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Kodak Z981

 S2950 Z981 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Z981 S2950 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Kodak Z981

 S2950 Z981 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 has outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by 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") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S2950 vs the Z981.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Z981 is 76 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and Z981.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger S2950 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
Kodak Z981 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Kodak Z981
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography information
Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
53
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Kodak Z981
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
22
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (540g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Kodak Z981
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
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 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 life 300 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 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 SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $330 $299