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Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm S9900w Z981 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2010More modern by 56 months
Screen resolution460k201kCrisper screen (+259k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Z981 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm S9900w Z981 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and Z981 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography factors
Kodak Z981 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Sports photography highlights
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Travel photography with Kodak Z981
61
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
53
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
22
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm S9900wKodak EasyShare Z981
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