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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Kodak Z981

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Kodak Z981 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and Z981 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was manufactured 2 years after the Z981 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the Z981 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm F800EXR Z981 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution460k201kCrisper screen (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 Z981 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm F800EXR Z981 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR features external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Kodak Z981 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the Z981.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Z981 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Z981.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F800EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2")
46
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography features
Kodak Z981 Street photography features
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (232g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2")
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography factors
Kodak Z981 Sports photography factors
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography info
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography info
50
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
22
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (540g)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Kodak EasyShare Z981
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-25 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
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 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $330 $299