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Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(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
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
  • Released January 2009
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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm A100 Z980 
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm A100

 Z980 Fujifilm A100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm A100 Z980 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography details
Kodak Z980 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average (124 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
25
lighter than average (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
23
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Kodak EasyShare Z980
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