Fujifilm S8200 vs Kodak Z980

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was introduced 4 years after the Z980 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades against the Z980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8200 vs Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the Z980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and Z980 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and Z980.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8200 to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.