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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm A170 and Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 7 months later than the Z980 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up versus the Z980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm A170 Z980 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution230k201kClearer display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm A170

 Z980 Fujifilm A170 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm A170 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 provides external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 and Kodak Z980 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the Z980.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and Z980 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and Z980.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Z980 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm A170 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography factors
Kodak Z980 Street photography factors
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Kodak Z980
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z980 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
23
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-01-05
Body design 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $80 $249