Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z981

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.