Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Kodak Z981

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Z981 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 13 months later than the Z981 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the Z981 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the Z981.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Z981 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Z981.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.