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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 17 months before the Z950 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the Z950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Kodak Z950

 Fujifilm S8100fd Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Z950 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Kodak Z950

 Fujifilm S8100fd Z950 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the Z950.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Z950 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Z950.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Kodak Z950 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Kodak Z950 Street photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Kodak Z950
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography information
Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
53
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography info
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography info
35
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Kodak Z950 Vlogging information
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (243g)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Kodak Z950
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Kodak EasyShare Z950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-06-16
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 ID 4 x AA KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $250