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FujiFilm T300 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm T300 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix T305
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
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm T300 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm T300 and Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T300 was announced 2 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the T300 matches up vs the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Kodak Z980

 T300 Z980 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm T300

 Z980 T300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Kodak Z980

 T300 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm T300 and Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the T300 against the Z980.

FujiFilm T300 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and Z980 is 94 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and Z980.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher T300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography advice
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Kodak Z980
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography information
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
23
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Alternative name FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-01-05
Body design Compact 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
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
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 180 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A 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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $249