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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 3 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the Z980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-ZR15 Z980 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution461k201kClearer screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Z980 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Kodak Z980

 EX-ZR15 Z980 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the Z980.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and Z980.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
Kodak Z980 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
67
great battery pack (325 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (325 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Kodak Z980 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
23
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
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 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech 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 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" 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 life 325 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $249