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Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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 S4200 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was unveiled 3 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up vs the Z980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S4200 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display resolution230k201kClearer display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm S4200

 Z980 Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S4200 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the Z980.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and Z980 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and Z980.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4200 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
Kodak Z980 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (543g)
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography details
Kodak Z980 Travel photography details
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (543g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than average (543g)
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $249