Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Kodak Z980

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and Z980 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was introduced 2 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores versus the Z980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Kodak Z980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the Z980.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Z980 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Z980.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F600 EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.