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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Kodak Z980, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and Z980 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and Z980 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was introduced 10 years after the Z980 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up versus the Z980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 Z980 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2009More modern by 132 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k201kClearer display (+1419k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 Z980 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 Z980 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 features outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the Z980.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Z980 is 78 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Z980.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Street photography with Kodak Z980
78
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z980 Sports photography factors
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z980 Vlogging advice
36
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
23
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-10-23 2009-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash 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 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 grams (1.10 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" 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 model NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $2,000 $249