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Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X20
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
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 versus Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and Z980 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 3 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up versus the Z980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm X10 Z980 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2009Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution460k201kClearer display (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm X10

 Z980 Fujifilm X10 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm X10 Z980 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 provides outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X10 versus Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the Z980.

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and Z980 is 83 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and Z980.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more recent Fujifilm X10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography details
Kodak Z980 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (350g)
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X10
Sports photography with Kodak Z980
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography advice
Kodak Z980 Travel photography advice
60
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (350 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging factors
Kodak Z980 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (350 grams)
23
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm X10Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm X10 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-11 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 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 Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $249