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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
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
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 21 months later than the Z980 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the Z980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-ZR10 Z980 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 21 months
Screen resolution461k201kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 Z980 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Kodak Z980

 EX-ZR10 Z980 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the Z980.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and Z980.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Kodak Z980
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z980 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
23
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $190 $249