Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 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
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
- Announced July 2010
Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 4 years after the Z981 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores versus the Z981 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Kodak Z981
Fujifilm S9900w | Z981 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | July 2010 | More modern by 56 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 201k | Crisper screen (+259k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm S9900w
Z981 | Fujifilm S9900w |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Kodak Z981
Fujifilm S9900w | Z981 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w has got outer 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 Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the Z981.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and Z981 is 61 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and Z981.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S9900w to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Fujifilm S9900w | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model | Fujifilm S9900w | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 201k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.20 m |
Flash options | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" 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 life | 300 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $719 | $299 |