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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E3 and Kodak Z980, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and Z980 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and Z980 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 8 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores versus the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm X-E3 Z980 
RevealedSeptember 2017January 2009Fresher by 106 months
Display resolution1040k201kCrisper display (+839k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Z980 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm X-E3 Z980 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 enjoys physical dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E3 and Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the Z980.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Z980 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Z980.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will produce more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E3 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography info
Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
75
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography features
Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
77
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z980 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
23
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm X-E3Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-09-07 2009-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $700 $249