Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Kodak EasyShare Z950. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Kodak Z950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Kodak Z950
Fujifilm S8100fd | Z950 |
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
Z950 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Kodak Z950
Fujifilm S8100fd | Z950 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z950 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | |
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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 |