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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
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Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 X-S1 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and Z981 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 17 months later than the Z981 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up against the Z981 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm X-S1 Z981 
AnnouncedNovember 2011July 2010Fresher by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k201kCrisper display (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Z981 Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm X-S1 Z981 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides outside dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Kodak Z981 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the Z981.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Z981 is 52 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Z981.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z981 will give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
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you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography information
Kodak Z981 Street photography information
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (920 grams)
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography features
Kodak Z981 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography factors
Kodak Z981 Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (920 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (920g)
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm X-S1Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-24 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 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 8.00 m 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-95 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $299