Kodak Z980 with Fujifilm HS50 EXR Comparison

Kodak Z980 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Main Features

  • January, 2009
  • January, 2013
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2 EXRCMOS Sensor
  • 26-624 mm (24x) F2.8-5.0 Zoom Lens
  • 24-1000 mm (41.7x) F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • 64 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
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  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 124 x 91 x 105 mm, 445g.
  • 135 x 101 x 146 mm, 808g.
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Kodak Z980 Scores


Imaging score
34
Features score
57
Value for money score
68
Portability score
79
Overall score
51

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Scores


Imaging score
36
Features score
71
Value for money score
73
Portability score
62
Overall score
58

Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR with Kodak EasyShare Z980 Overview


Let's compare Kodak EasyShare Z980 with FujiFilm FinePix HS50 EXR. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Kodak Z980 was released in 2009, and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in 2013. FinePix HS50 EXR is newer, which is a plus. EasyShare Z980 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of EasyShare Z980 is greater than that of FinePix HS50 EXR. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (FinePix HS50 EXR), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Fujifilm HS50 EXR, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400. Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder FinePix HS50 EXR has a higher resolution of 920k dots, EasyShare Z980 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Kodak EasyShare Z980 has 11.0 fps continuous shooting. Kodak EasyShare Z980 has 11.0 fps continuous shooting.

General EasyShare Z980 FinePix HS50 EXR
Brand Kodak FujiFilm
Model EasyShare Z980 FinePix HS50 EXR
Announced January, 2009 January, 2013
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 10 0
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Articulated
Screen Resolution 201k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 25 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/16 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 11.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.30 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2
Sensor Type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.4 x 4.8 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 30.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 6400 12800
Min Native ISO 64 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 500 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model 4 x AA
Physical
Weight 445 g 808 g
Physical Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105 mm 135 x 101 x 146 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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