Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z981
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 19 months after the Z981 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up against the Z981 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Kodak Z981
Fujifilm SL240 | Z981 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper screen (+259k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm SL240
Z981 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Kodak Z981
Fujifilm SL240 | Z981 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z981 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the Z981.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and Z981 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and Z981.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm SL240 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm SL240 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 6.20 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 pounds) | 540g (1.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 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 | 300 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-85 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $280 | $299 |