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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Kodak Z981

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and Z981 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was brought out 14 months after the Z981 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores against the Z981 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm F600 EXR Z981 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution460k201kSharper screen (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 Z981 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm F600 EXR Z981 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with outer dimensions 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 dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Kodak Z981 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs the Z981.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Z981 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Z981.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F600 EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
40
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
46
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography features
Kodak Z981 Street photography features
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
50
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Sports photography with Kodak Z981
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography information
Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (215g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography advice
50
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging details
Kodak Z981 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
22
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (540 grams)
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Kodak EasyShare Z981
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-11 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 H.264
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $299