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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-Z2000 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z2000 and Kodak Z980, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was introduced 13 months after the Z980 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 matches up vs the Z980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-Z2000 Z980 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Display resolution461k201kSharper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 Z980 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Kodak Z980

 EX-Z2000 Z980 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 has external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the Z980.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and Z980.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z2000 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z2000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Kodak Z980
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (152g)
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography features
Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (152g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging factors
Kodak Z980 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (152g)
23
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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 Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" 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-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $249