Fujifilm S8200 vs Kodak Z981
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
(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 S8200 vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 2 years later than the Z981 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the Z981 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Kodak Z981
Fujifilm S8200 | Z981 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper display (+259k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm S8200
Z981 | Fujifilm S8200 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Kodak Z981
Fujifilm S8200 | Z981 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm S8200 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys outer 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) while the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Kodak Z981 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the Z981.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and Z981 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and Z981.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8200 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8200 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 540g (1.19 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $450 | $299 |