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Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched 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 S4500 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S4500 was revealed 3 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the Z980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S4500 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm S4500

 Z980 Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S4500 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4500 and Kodak Z980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the Z980.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and Z980 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and Z980.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4500 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography info
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (543 grams)
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography info
Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography info
Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
54
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (543g)
23
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 14MP 12MP
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 -
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 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 speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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 543 grams (1.20 lb) 445 grams (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 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $249