Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Introduced January 2009

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and Z980 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 3 years after the Z980 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the Z980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Kodak Z980
Fujifilm XF1 | Z980 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 46 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper screen (+259k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm XF1
Z980 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Kodak Z980
Fujifilm XF1 | Z980 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 has got external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the Z980.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and Z980 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and Z980.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model type | Fujifilm XF1 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 data 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 lbs) | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 199 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-50 | 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 | One | One |
Launch pricing | $380 | $249 |