Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z980

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Z980 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 3 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the Z980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Kodak Z980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the Z980.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Z980 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Z980.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS30EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.