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Fujifilm JV150 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm JV150 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Kodak Z980, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was announced 14 months after the Z980 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm JV150 Z980 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution230k201kSharper screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm JV150

 Z980 Fujifilm JV150 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm JV150 Z980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JV150 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Kodak Z980 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 against the Z980.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and Z980 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JV150 and Z980.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JV150 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JV150 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (126g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography details
Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography features
Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
62
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging features
Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
23
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $249