Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z980

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was manufactured 5 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the Z980.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and Z980 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and Z980.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S9400W to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.