Clicky

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Kodak. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and Z980 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The EX-FC100 was unveiled within a month of the Z980 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-FC100 Z980 
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-FC100

 Z980 EX-FC100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Kodak Z980

 EX-FC100 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the Z980.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and Z980 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and Z980.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Kodak Z980 to provide greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Kodak Z980
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Kodak Z980 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $249