Fujifilm S8500 vs Kodak Z980

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8500 vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was announced 4 years after the Z980 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the Z980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and Z980 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and Z980.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.