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Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 8 months later than the Z980 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the Z980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-Z33 Z980 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-Z33

 Z980 EX-Z33 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Kodak Z980

 EX-Z33 Z980 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 against the Z980.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and Z980 is 97 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and Z980.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Kodak Z980 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z33 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Kodak Z980 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Kodak Z980 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography highlights
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
23
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 106g (0.23 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-82 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $120 $249