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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was manufactured 3 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the Z980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm JZ200 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution230k201kSharper screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 Z980 Fujifilm JZ200 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm JZ200 Z980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the Z980.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Z980.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography details
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
29
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Street photography with Kodak Z980
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography features
Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
23
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
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 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $249