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Casio EX-H10 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-H10 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Casio EX-H10 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-H10 vs Kodak Z981, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was brought out 13 months before the Z981 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-H10 scores against the Z981 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Kodak Z981

 EX-H10 Z981 
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Casio EX-H10

 Z981 EX-H10 
AnnouncedJuly 2010June 2009More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Kodak Z981

 EX-H10 Z981 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H10 versus the Z981.

Casio EX-H10 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and Z981 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and Z981.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Kodak Z981 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography factors
Kodak Z981 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H10
Sports photography with Kodak Z981
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography info
Kodak Z981 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z981 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
22
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Casio EX-H10 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Kodak Z981
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-06-11 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" 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-90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $299