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Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was revealed 3 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the Z980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm SL240 Z980 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution460k201kClearer screen (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm SL240

 Z980 Fujifilm SL240 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm SL240 Z980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL240 versus Kodak Z980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the Z980.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and Z980 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and Z980.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm SL240 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL240 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
Street photography with Kodak Z980
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (510 grams)
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography details
Kodak Z980 Travel photography details
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (510g)
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $249