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Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
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
  • Released January 2009
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-H15 Z980 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution461k201kSharper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-H15

 Z980 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Kodak Z980

 EX-H15 Z980 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography highlights
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
Kodak Z980 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging information
Kodak Z980 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
23
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Kodak EasyShare Z980
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