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Fujifilm JX370 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX370 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
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 JX370 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX370 and Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 2 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up vs the Z980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm JX370 Z980 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm JX370

 Z980 Fujifilm JX370 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm JX370 Z980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX370 and Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the Z980.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and Z980.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JX370 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX370 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
manual focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography advice
Kodak Z980 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (124g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography information
Kodak Z980 Sports photography information
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography factors
Kodak Z980 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than average (124 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
32
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
23
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-11 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
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 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 190 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $159 $249