Usability

The two camera bodies look and feel nearly the same with their chunky hand grips and wide lens barrels. The SLR-like cameras are compact – the Fuji is the smaller of the two – but substantial enough to provide a good grip. The grips are covered in rubber, although the Kodak’s is a smooth rubber and the Fuji S2000 has a leather-like texture to it. The Fuji also adds a more defined finger divot near the top for the middle finger to support the camera a little better.

In general, both cameras are easy to use. If you’re used to FinePix models, the S2000 will be a seamless transition because many of its buttons and controls are in familiar locations with familiar labels. The icons and labels on the Kodak are a little more familiar to beginning photographers – with the exception of the oddly labeled control dial.