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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z980, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and Z980 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 4 years after the Z980 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the Z980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm X20 Z980 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2009Newer by 53 months
Display resolution460k201kCrisper display (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm X20

 Z980 Fujifilm X20 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm X20 Z980 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has got external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the Z980.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and Z980 is 83 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and Z980.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
46
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (353 grams)
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (270 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
60
great battery (270 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (353g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
31
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (353g)
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm X20Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm X20 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-04-29 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 445 gr (0.98 pounds)
Physical 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 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 270 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $249