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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 4 years after the Z980 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores vs the Z980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S8300 Z980 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Display resolution460k201kCrisper display (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Z980 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S8300 Z980 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8300 vs 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 vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the Z980.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and Z980 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and Z980.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography details
Kodak Z980 Street photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
23
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $249