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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z980

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z980 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 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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z980 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured very close to the Z980 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S8100fd Z980 
Display resolution230k201kClearer display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Z980 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S8100fd Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the Z980.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Z980 is 75 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Z980.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak Z980 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography details
Kodak Z980 Street photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography advice
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA 4 x AA
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 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $249