FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
(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
- Revealed July 2010
FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S4000 was revealed 7 months after the Z981 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S4000 grades vs the Z981 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Kodak Z981
S4000 | Z981 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 201k | Sharper screen (+259k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm S4000
Z981 | S4000 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Kodak Z981
S4000 | Z981 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 features 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) and the Kodak Z981 has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S4000 vs the Z981.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and Z981 is 67 and 66 respectively.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and Z981.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer S4000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Also called as | FinePix S4050 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 6.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 lb) | 540g (1.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery type | 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 launch | $279 | $299 |