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Fujifilm XP200 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP200 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Launched March 2013
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Kodak Z980, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was released 4 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP200 scores against the Z980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm XP200 Z980 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2009Fresher by 52 months
Display resolution920k201kClearer display (+719k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm XP200

 Z980 Fujifilm XP200 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm XP200 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP200 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 features outer dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the Z980.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP200 and Z980 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and Z980.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP200 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP200 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP200
Street photography with Kodak Z980
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography features
Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP200
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
66
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
45
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
45
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP200
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
23
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-22 2009-01-05
Body design 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232g (0.51 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 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, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $250 $249