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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-H30 Z980 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution461k201kSharper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-H30

 Z980 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Kodak Z980

 EX-H30 Z980 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Kodak Z980
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (201g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
23
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Kodak EasyShare Z980
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