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Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm SL300 Z981 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution460k201kSharper screen (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm SL300

 Z981 Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm SL300 Z981 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and Z981 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography highlights
38
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography factors
Kodak Z981 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (510g)
50
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z981 Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
Travel photography with Kodak Z981
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (510g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography information
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Kodak Z981
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
22
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Kodak EasyShare Z981
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