Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z981
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Fujifilm SL300 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
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched 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 SL300 vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Fujifilm SL300 was launched 19 months later than the Z981 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the Z981 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Kodak Z981
Fujifilm SL300 | Z981 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 201k | Sharper screen (+259k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm SL300
Z981 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Kodak Z981
Fujifilm SL300 | Z981 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm SL300 versus Kodak Z981 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the Z981.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and Z981 is 67 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and Z981.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm SL300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 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 measurements | 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 images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum 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 sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 6.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 510 gr (1.12 pounds) | 540 gr (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 photographs | - |
Type 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $280 | $299 |