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Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S8600 and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 3 years later than the Z981 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the Z981 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm S8600 Z981 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 43 months
Display resolution460k201kSharper display (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm S8600

 Z981 Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm S8600 Z981 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 features outside measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the Z981.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and Z981 is 76 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and Z981.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8600 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8600 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography information
Kodak Z981 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography features
Kodak Z981 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery power (410 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (410 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z981 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 450 gr (0.99 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 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 410 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 3 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $299