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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z990 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
  • Released July 2011
Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 7 months later than the Z990 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the Z990 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Kodak Z990

 EX-ZR100 Z990 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 Z990 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Kodak Z990

 EX-ZR100 Z990 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the Z990.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and Z990 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and Z990.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Kodak Z990
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Kodak Z990 Sports photography features
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Kodak Z990 Travel photography details
64
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Kodak Z990 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Kodak Z990
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Otherwise known as - EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.90 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 204 grams (0.45 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $299