Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980
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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched January 2011
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H30 versus Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was unveiled 2 years after the Z980 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-H30 matches up against the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Kodak Z980
EX-H30 | Z980 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-H30
Z980 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Kodak Z980
EX-H30 | Z980 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 against the Z980.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and Z980 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and Z980.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Kodak |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-130 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $709 | $249 |