Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2013
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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
- Launched July 2010
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe EX-ZR400 was announced 2 years after the Z981 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the Z981 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Kodak Z981
EX-ZR400 | Z981 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2010 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 201k | Clearer display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Casio EX-ZR400
Z981 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z981
EX-ZR400 | Z981 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the Z981.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and Z981 is 92 and 66 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and Z981.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Kodak |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 201k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | 205g (0.45 lb) | 540g (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 shots | - |
Style 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $299 |