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Fujifilm XP80 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP80 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP90
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP80 versus Kodak Z980, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was introduced 6 years after the Z980 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores versus the Z980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm XP80 Z980 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Display resolution460k201kClearer display (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm XP80

 Z980 Fujifilm XP80 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm XP80 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 features external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the Z980.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and Z980.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP80 to give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP80 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography details
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography advice
Kodak Z980 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP80
Sports photography with Kodak Z980
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging info
Kodak Z980 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
23
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm XP80Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $149 $249