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FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
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
  • Launched January 2009
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was launched 2 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3200 matches up vs the Z980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Kodak Z980

 S3200 Z980 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm S3200

 Z980 S3200 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Kodak Z980

 S3200 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3200 versus the Z980.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and Z980 is 67 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and Z980.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S3200 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent S3200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography advice
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (540g)
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Kodak Z980 Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
23
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also Known as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 images -
Type 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
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $190 $249