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Fujifilm XP150 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP150 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP150 and Kodak Z980, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was introduced 3 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up against the Z980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm XP150 Z980 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm XP150

 Z980 Fujifilm XP150 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm XP150 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP150 and Kodak Z980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 compared to the Z980.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and Z980 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and Z980.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP150 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP150 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography advice
Kodak Z980 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
Sports photography with Kodak Z980
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography details
Kodak Z980 Travel photography details
67
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging information
Kodak Z980 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
23
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $260 $249