Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980
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Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Kodak Z980
Fujifilm S1 | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer display (+719k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm S1
Z980 | Fujifilm S1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Kodak Z980
Fujifilm S1 | Z980 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm S1 and Kodak Z980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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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 |