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Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP50
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP70
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak Z980, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was unveiled 4 years after the Z980 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up vs the Z980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm XP60 Z980 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm XP60

 Z980 Fujifilm XP60 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm XP60 Z980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP60 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak Z980 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 compared to the Z980.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP60 and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP60 and Z980.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP60 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP60 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography information
Kodak Z980 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z980 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen 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 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 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 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" 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 Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $249