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Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z981 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
  • Announced January 2014
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm S1 and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 3 years after the Z981 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the Z981 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm S1 Z981 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k201kClearer display (+719k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm S1

 Z981 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm S1 Z981 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the Z981.

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and Z981 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and Z981.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography details
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
46
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (680g)
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Kodak Z981
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography information
Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
63
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (680 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging features
Kodak Z981 Vlogging features
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (680g)
22
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" 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 life 350 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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