Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980
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Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
(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
- Released January 2009
Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm A100 was brought out within a month of the Z980 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm A100 scores vs the Z980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Kodak Z980
Fujifilm A100 | Z980 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 201k | Sharper display (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm A100
Z980 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Kodak Z980
Fujifilm A100 | Z980 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 has outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has measurements 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 A100 vs Kodak Z980 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the Z980.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and Z980.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Z980 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-04 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 pounds) | 445g (0.98 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $249 |