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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Kodak Z990

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Kodak Z990 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as EasyShare Max
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Kodak Z990 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 2 years later than the Z990 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the Z990 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Kodak Z990

 EX-ZR700 Z990 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 Z990 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Kodak Z990

 EX-ZR700 Z990 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Kodak Z990 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Kodak Z990 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Kodak Z990 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the Z990.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Kodak Z990 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and Z990 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Kodak Z990 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Kodak Z990 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and Z990.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Kodak Z990 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Kodak Z990 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Kodak Z990 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Kodak Z990
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (470 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Kodak Z990
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great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than average (222g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
Kodak Z990 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Kodak Z990 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Kodak Z990
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Kodak EasyShare Z990
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Kodak EasyShare Z990
Also Known as - EasyShare Max
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $370 $299