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Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S4800 and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was released 2 years after the Z981 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores versus the Z981 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm S4800 Z981 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm S4800

 Z981 Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm S4800 Z981 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the Z981.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and Z981 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and Z981.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S4800 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography features
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (518g)
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography info
Kodak Z981 Sports photography info
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography information
Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (518 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography details
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging info
Kodak Z981 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (518g)
22
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
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 518g (1.14 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $229 $299