Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Kodak Z980
Fujifilm S8300 | Z980 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper display (+259k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm S8300
Z980 | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Kodak Z980
Fujifilm S8300 | Z980 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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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 |