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Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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-S12 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-S12 versus Kodak Z980, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured at a similar time to the Z980 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-S12 grades against the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-S12 Z980 
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-S12

 Z980 EX-S12 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Kodak Z980

 EX-S12 Z980 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 versus Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 against the Z980.

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and Z980 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and Z980.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Kodak Z980 Street photography features
55
lighter than others (111g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (111g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography advice
27
has manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
23
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-60 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $249