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Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(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
Kodak Z980
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm XF1 Z980 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 46 months
Screen resolution460k201kSharper screen (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm XF1

 Z980 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm XF1 Z980 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (255 grams)
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography features
Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
60
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (255 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (255 grams)
23
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm XF1Kodak EasyShare Z980
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