Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Kodak Z980
EX-ZR400 | Z980 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-ZR400
Z980 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z980
EX-ZR400 | Z980 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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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 |