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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 3 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the Z980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-ZR300 Z980 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2009More recent by 42 months
Display resolution461k201kSharper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Z980 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z980

 EX-ZR300 Z980 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the Z980.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Z980 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and Z980.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Kodak Z980 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Kodak Z980 Travel photography information
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (500 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Kodak Z980 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
23
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE 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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 445g (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 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 500 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 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 One One
Launch pricing $329 $249