Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Kodak Z980
Fujifilm S8400W | Z980 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 52 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper screen (+259k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm S8400W
Z980 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Kodak Z980
Fujifilm S8400W | Z980 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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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 |