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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Introduced August 2013
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 4 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the Z980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-ZR800 Z980 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2009Fresher by 56 months
Screen resolution922k201kCrisper screen (+721k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 Z980 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Kodak Z980

 EX-ZR800 Z980 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Kodak Z980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the Z980.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and Z980 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and Z980.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Kodak Z980
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z980 Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
74
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
23
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-07 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Physical 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 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 470 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $429 $249