Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 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
- Introduced 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
- Revealed July 2010

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Kodak Z981
Fujifilm S8300 | Z981 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper display (+259k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm S8300
Z981 | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Kodak Z981
Fujifilm S8300 | Z981 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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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 |