Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z981
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Introduced July 2010
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Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm S4200 was released 19 months after the Z981 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up vs the Z981 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Kodak Z981
| Fujifilm S4200 | Z981 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 201k | Sharper display (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm S4200
| Z981 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Kodak Z981
| Fujifilm S4200 | Z981 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z981 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the Z981.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and Z981 is 67 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and Z981.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S4200 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Kodak |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 201k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 6.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 543 gr (1.20 lbs) | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 300 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 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 |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $200 | $299 |
