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Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 11 months later than the Z980 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the Z980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-FC150 Z980 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-FC150

 Z980 EX-FC150 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Kodak Z980

 EX-FC150 Z980 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the Z980.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and Z980.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Kodak Z980 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent EX-FC150 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Kodak Z980 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Kodak Z980
30
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography info
Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
51
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging information
Kodak Z980 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
23
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-16 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $249