Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z980

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 and Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 3 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the Z980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the Z980.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and Z980.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JX550 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 provides an advantage in sensor tech.