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Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Released July 2010
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Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 2 years later than the Z981 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the Z981 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm T550 Z981 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm T550

 Z981 Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm T550 Z981 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z981 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the Z981.

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and Z981 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and Z981.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography details
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography information
Kodak Z981 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Kodak Z981
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
Kodak Z981 Travel photography details
75
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
53
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
47
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (540g)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $299