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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Kodak Z980

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Kodak Z980 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was introduced around the same time to the Z980 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up vs the Z980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S2000HD Z980 
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 Z980 Fujifilm S2000HD 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S2000HD Z980 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides external dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the Z980.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and Z980 is 75 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Z980.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak Z980 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography features
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography information
Kodak Z980 Street photography information
38
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography details
Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography info
Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
53
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (414mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
30
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2000HD
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
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reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2009-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $249