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Casio EX-H20G vs Kodak Z980

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-H20G vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-H20G vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-H20G versus Kodak Z980, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was announced 21 months after the Z980 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-H20G matches up against the Z980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Kodak Z980

 EX-H20G Z980 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 21 months
Screen resolution461k201kClearer screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-H20G

 Z980 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Kodak Z980

 EX-H20G Z980 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G vs the Z980.

Casio EX-H20G vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and Z980 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and Z980.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H20G to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-H20G should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography information
Kodak Z980 Street photography information
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (216 grams)
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography details
Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than others (216g)
23
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $249