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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z981

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
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 HS30EXR vs Kodak Z981 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Z981 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 19 months after the Z981 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the Z981 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Z981 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k201kCrisper screen (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Z981 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Z981 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior 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) 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).

Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z981 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the Z981.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Z981 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Z981.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS30EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography advice
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
46
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Kodak Z981
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
50
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Sports photography highlights
53
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography information
Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (687g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography highlights
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging information
Kodak Z981 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Kodak EasyShare Z981
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-W126 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 One One
Launch price $430 $299