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FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(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
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Kodak Z981

 S4000 Z981 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution460k201kSharper screen (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Z981 S4000 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Kodak Z981

 S4000 Z981 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and Z981 is 67 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography features
Kodak Z981 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
50
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography information
Kodak Z981 Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography information
Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
54
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
53
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (540g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Kodak Z981
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging features
Kodak Z981 Vlogging features
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (540g)
22
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Kodak Z981
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Kodak EasyShare Z981
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