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Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 2013
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8400W and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 4 years after the Z980 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the Z980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S8400W Z980 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2009More modern by 52 months
Screen resolution460k201kSharper screen (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Z980 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm S8400W Z980 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8400W and Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the Z980.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and Z980 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and Z980.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8400W to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography features
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Kodak Z980
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (670 grams)
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Kodak Z980
53
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography features
Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (670 grams)
23
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 2009-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Physical 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 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 life 300 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $249