Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched May 2012
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
- Released July 2010
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-ZR300 was introduced 23 months after the Z981 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the Z981 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak Z981
EX-ZR300 | Z981 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 23 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 201k | Sharper display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Casio EX-ZR300
Z981 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z981
EX-ZR300 | Z981 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z981 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the Z981.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Z981 is 92 and 66 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and Z981.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Kodak |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-05-22 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | 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 speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 6.20 m |
Flash settings | 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 (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 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 540 gr (1.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $329 | $299 |