Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z981
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z981 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
- Released July 2010

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Z981 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 17 months earlier than the Z981 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the Z981 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Kodak Z981
Fujifilm S8100fd | Z981 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer display (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
Z981 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Kodak Z981
Fujifilm S8100fd | Z981 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features 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) while the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Kodak Z981 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the Z981.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Z981 is 75 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Z981.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak Z981 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 6.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 pounds) | 540g (1.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $299 |