Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z980

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Z980 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was released 4 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the Z980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having 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") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Kodak Z980 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the Z980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Z980 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Z980.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS35EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.