Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z980
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(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
Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z980 Overview
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Kodak Z980
Fujifilm JX550 | Z980 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 201k | Clearer screen (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm JX550
Z980 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Kodak Z980
Fujifilm JX550 | Z980 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
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.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 201k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lb) | 445g (0.98 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" 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 model | NP-45A | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $200 | $249 |