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FujiFilm XP10 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm XP10 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix XP11
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP30
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm XP10 vs Kodak Z980, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was unveiled 14 months later than the Z980 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the XP10 matches up vs the Z980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Kodak Z980

 XP10 Z980 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm XP10

 Z980 XP10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Kodak Z980

 XP10 Z980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm XP10 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the XP10 compared to the Z980.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and Z980.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher XP10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proof
lighter than competition (135 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
Sports photography with Kodak Z980
30
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography factors
Kodak Z980 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition (135 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
51
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography factors
27
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm XP10
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
25
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
23
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also called as FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" 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 ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $175 $249