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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Kodak Z981
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 2 years later than the Z981 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the Z981 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm S8300 Z981 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution460k201kSharper display (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Z981 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm S8300 Z981 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the Z981.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and Z981 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and Z981.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670g)
50
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z981 Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging information
Kodak Z981 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.20 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Physical 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 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $299