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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 2 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the Z980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-ZR100 Z980 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Display resolution461k201kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 Z980 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Kodak Z980

 EX-ZR100 Z980 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the Z980.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and Z980 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and Z980.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR100 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (204g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Kodak Z980 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
23
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 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 1 1
Price at launch $300 $249