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Casio EX-100 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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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Casio EX-100 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-100 and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and Z980 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 5 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-100 scores versus the Z980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-100 Z980 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k201kClearer display (+721k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-100

 Z980 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Kodak Z980

 EX-100 Z980 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 features external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-100 against the Z980.

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and Z980 is 83 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and Z980.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The EX-100 has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern EX-100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
40
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Kodak Z980
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography information
Kodak Z980 Sports photography information
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
63
great battery life (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
45
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
23
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-100Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-06 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389g (0.86 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $572 $249