Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980
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![Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100/Casio-EX-FC100-front.jpg)
![Kodak EasyShare Z980 front Kodak EasyShare Z980 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980.jpg)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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").
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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.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Kodak Z980
EX-FC100 | Z980 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer screen (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-FC100
Z980 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Kodak Z980
EX-FC100 | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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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 |