Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z980
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2015
(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
- Launched January 2009

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z980 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S9900w and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S9900w was introduced 6 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores against the Z980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Kodak Z980
Fujifilm S9900w | Z980 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 74 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer screen (+259k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm S9900w
Z980 | Fujifilm S9900w |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Kodak Z980
Fujifilm S9900w | Z980 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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).
Check the Fujifilm S9900w and Kodak Z980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Z980.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and Z980 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and Z980.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S9900w to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9900w will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Fujifilm S9900w | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model type | Fujifilm S9900w | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 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 | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 pounds) | 445g (0.98 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $719 | $249 |