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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 4 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the Z980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-ZR400 Z980 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Display resolution461k201kClearer display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Z980 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z980

 EX-ZR400 Z980 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys physical 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 Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the Z980.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and Z980 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and Z980.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Kodak Z980 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
23
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display 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 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
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 photographs -
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $249