Updated (April, 2011): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S2950 vs Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Kodak EasyShare Z981

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Reasons to buy the Kodak EasyShare Z981

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/2.8
Zoom
Great zoom
26x
Supports RAW
Shoots RAW
Better editing
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
Digital
Fujifilm FinePix S2950

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Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
Digital

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm S2950

Size Significantly smaller 110x73x81 mm vs 124x85x105 mm
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More than 40% smaller
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Thickness Thinner 3.2" vs 4.1"
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More than 20% thinner
Weight Lighter 437 g vs 540 g
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Around 20% lighter
Screen resolution Slightly higher resolution screen 230k dots vs 201k dots
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More than 10% higher resolution screen
Lowest price Cheaper $149.99 vs $269.99
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The best price we've seen is $120 cheaper (more than 40% less)
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Advantages of the Kodak Z981

Zoom Significantly more zoom 26x vs 18x
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More than 2x more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.1
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At its widest zoom, the Z981's lens captures marginally more light (0.3 f-stops)
Wide angle Better wide angle 26 mm vs 28 mm
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Around 10% better wide angle
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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Less risk of blur
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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The Z981's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 2 cm
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Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Longest exposure Longer exposures 16s vs 8s
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2x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix S2950
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Kodak EasyShare Z981.

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
S2950:18x
Z981:26x
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
S2950:2 cm
Z981:1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
S2950:3.2"
Z981:4.1"
Weight Heavy Help
S2950:437 g
Z981:540 g
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Size Large Help
S2950:110x73x81 mm
Z981:124x85x105 mm
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
S2950:1.2 fps
Z981:0.9 fps
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
S2950:230k dots
Z981:201k dots
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
S2950:$149.99
Z981:$269.99
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
Zoom Poor zoom Help
S2950:18x
Z981:26x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$180 - $229

Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Travel zoom

$136 - $179

Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Super zoom

$215

Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Super zoom

Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Fujifilm FinePix S3300

Fujifilm FinePix S3300

Super zoom

$272

Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Travel zoom

$130 - $245

Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$250 - $265

Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Fujifilm FinePix S2950.

Kodak EasyShare Z981 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Kodak EasyShare Z5120

Kodak EashShare Z5120

Super zoom

$273

Size Significantly smaller
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Aperture Narrower aperture
Supports RAW No RAW support
Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Super zoom

$215

Zoom More zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Supports RAW No RAW support

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Fujifilm FinePix S2950 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Fujifilm FinePix S2950 Kodak EasyShare Z981

discussion

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Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (2:48 PM, March 24, 2011)
Good catch, we'll update, thanks!
 
Fklsms (3:35 AM, March 24, 2011)
The kodak z981 super macro is 0.01m(1cm).