Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S4200 vs Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

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Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Zoom
Great zoom
30x
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
Digital
Kodak EasyShare Z981

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Reasons to buy the Kodak EasyShare Z981

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/2.8
Supports RAW
Shoots RAW
Better editing
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
Digital

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm S4000

Zoom More zoom 30x vs 26x
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More than 30% more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 26 mm
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Around 10% better wide angle
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 201k dots
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Around 2.5x higher resolution screen
Size Smaller 118x80x99 mm vs 124x85x105 mm
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More than 10% smaller
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.9" vs 4.1"
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Almost the same
Lowest price Cheaper $214.95 vs $269.99
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The best price we've seen is $55 cheaper (more than 20% less)
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Advantages of the Kodak Z981

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)
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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Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Incredible zoom Help
S4000:30x
Z981:26x
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
S4000:2 cm
Z981:1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
S4000:3.9"
Z981:4.1"
Weight Heavy Help
540 g
Size Large Help
S4000:118x80x99 mm
Z981:124x85x105 mm
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
S4000:1.2 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
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
S4000:$214.95
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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Super zoom

$215

Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$180 - $229

Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Size Is slightly smaller
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Zoom Has slightly less zoom
Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Super zoom

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Super zoom

$150 - $159

Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Zoom Has significantly less zoom
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$250 - $265

Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Fujifilm FinePix S3300

Fujifilm FinePix S3300

Super zoom

$272

Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300

Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity

Fujifilm FinePix S4000 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Super zoom

$299 - $335

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Significantly larger
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO
Fujifilm FinePix S4200

Fujifilm FinePix S4200

Super zoom

$191 - $230

External flash Supports an external flash
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Fujifilm FinePix SL300

Fujifilm FinePix SL300

Super zoom

$250 - $300

External flash Supports an external flash
Weight Slightly lighter
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Size Larger

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
Nikon Coolpix L110

Nikon Coolpix L110

Super zoom

Size Significantly smaller
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Zoom Significantly less zoom

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