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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z990 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 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 17 months later than the Z990 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the Z990 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak Z990

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 Z990 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011More recent by 17 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 Z990 EX-ZR300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z990

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 Z990 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak Z990 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z990 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the Z990.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and Z990 is 92 and 68 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and Z990.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
41
 manual focus
 has face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Kodak Z990 Street photography advice
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
54
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
 Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
55
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (500 CIPA)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
34
 long zoom range (28-840mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Kodak Z990 Travel photography info
71
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 great reach (840mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
45
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Kodak Z990 Vlogging information
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone port
28
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z990
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Otherwise known as - EasyShare Max
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 445 gr (0.98 pounds)
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 All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $299