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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z90 versus 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-Z90 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 8 months after the Z980 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the Z980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-Z90 Z980 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Z980 EX-Z90 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Kodak Z980

 EX-Z90 Z980 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 versus Kodak Z980 in our completely new 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 select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the Z980.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and Z980 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and Z980.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-Z90 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Kodak Z980 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Kodak Z980
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (121g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
Kodak Z980 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
23
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-18 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 121g (0.27 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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-60 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $249