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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Kodak Z980

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Kodak Z980 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Kodak Z980, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 6 months after the Z980 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades against the Z980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm Z33WP Z980 
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 Z980 Fujifilm Z33WP 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm Z33WP Z980 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the Z980.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and Z980 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Z980.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Kodak Z980 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography info
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proof
lighter than average in class (110g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography features
Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
23
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
60
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
26
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
23
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-01 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 ID NP-45 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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