Fujifilm XP50 vs Kodak Z980

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Kodak Z980, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was released 3 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 features physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the Z980.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and Z980.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP50 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.