Fujifilm S9800 vs Kodak Z950

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9800 versus Kodak Z950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and Z950 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was manufactured 4 years after the Z950 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades vs the Z950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9800 and Kodak EasyShare Z950. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Kodak Z950 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the Z950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and Z950 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and Z950.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9800 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.