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Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S1 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm S1 and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 5 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the Z980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S1 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k201kClearer display (+719k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm S1

 Z980 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S1 Z980 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the Z980.

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and Z980 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and Z980.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography details
Kodak Z980 Street photography details
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (680g)
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z980 Sports photography factors
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography details
Kodak Z980 Travel photography details
63
great battery life (350 shots)
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others (680 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
58
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging info
Kodak Z980 Vlogging info
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (680 grams)
23
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2009-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, 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 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $249