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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981 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
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Launched July 2010
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Kodak Z981

 EX-ZR400 Z981 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 32 months
Display resolution461k201kClearer display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Z981 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z981

 EX-ZR400 Z981 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Kodak Z981 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Kodak Z981 Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Kodak Z981 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (540g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z981 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
22
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z981
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Kodak EasyShare Z981
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
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