Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z981
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z981 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
- Announced March 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 S8400W vs Kodak Z981 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 2 years later than the Z981 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the Z981 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Kodak Z981
Fujifilm S8400W | Z981 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 33 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer screen (+259k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm S8400W
Z981 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Kodak Z981
Fujifilm S8400W | Z981 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z981 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the Z981.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and Z981 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and Z981.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S8400W to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8400W should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-03-22 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 201k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lbs) | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 life | 300 shots | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $300 | $299 |