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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z980, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 8 months after the Z980 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z280 scores against the Z980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-Z280 Z980 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Z980 EX-Z280 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution201k115kClearer display (+86k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Kodak Z980

 EX-Z280 Z980 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the Z980.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Z980 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and Z980.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-Z280 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
32
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging info
Kodak Z980 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
23
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-31 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $249