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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z981 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-H30 versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 7 months later than the Z981 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades vs the Z981 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Kodak Z981

 EX-H30 Z981 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution461k201kClearer screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Casio EX-H30

 Z981 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Kodak Z981

 EX-H30 Z981 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 versus Kodak Z981 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 against the Z981.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and Z981 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and Z981.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Kodak Z981 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Kodak Z981
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (201g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Kodak Z981 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (540g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Kodak Z981
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand Name Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $709 $299