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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z981

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 HS35EXR vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Z981 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled 2 years after the Z981 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up against the Z981 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Z981 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k201kClearer display (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Z981 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Z981 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Kodak Z981 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the Z981.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Z981 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Z981.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Kodak Z981
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Kodak Z981
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (600 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography information
Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
53
good battery power (600 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography info
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Kodak Z981
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (687g)
22
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Kodak EasyShare Z981
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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 settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 All around 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 life 600 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
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 1 1
Retail cost $380 $299