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Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z981

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
Kodak Z981
(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
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S9400W and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 3 years after the Z981 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the Z981 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm S9400W Z981 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution460k201kClearer screen (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Z981 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm S9400W Z981 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9400W and Kodak Z981 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the Z981.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and Z981 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and Z981.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S9400W to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography highlights
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography information
Kodak Z981 Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (670 grams)
50
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
Kodak Z981 Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography details
Kodak Z981 Travel photography details
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great battery power (500 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
53
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Kodak Z981
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging info
Kodak Z981 Vlogging info
26
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (670 grams)
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pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Kodak EasyShare Z981
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $299