Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980
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Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(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
- Released January 2009
Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-H15 versus Kodak Z980, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-H15 was introduced 13 months after the Z980 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H15 scores versus the Z980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Kodak Z980
EX-H15 | Z980 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 201k | Sharper screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-H15
Z980 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Kodak Z980
EX-H15 | Z980 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H15 versus Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 and the Z980.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and Z980.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H15 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher EX-H15 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Kodak |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 201k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 161g (0.35 lb) | 445g (0.98 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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-90 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $249 |