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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981 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
  • Launched May 2012
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak Z981

 EX-ZR300 Z981 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2010Newer by 23 months
Display resolution461k201kSharper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Z981 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z981

 EX-ZR300 Z981 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Z981 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z981 Sports photography advice
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Kodak Z981 Travel photography info
71
great battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z981 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
22
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (540g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z981
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Kodak EasyShare Z981
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