Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
- Introduced July 2010

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR800 was announced 3 years after the Z981 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the Z981 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Kodak Z981
EX-ZR800 | Z981 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 38 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper screen (+721k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Casio EX-ZR800
Z981 | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Kodak Z981
EX-ZR800 | Z981 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Kodak Z981 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the Z981.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and Z981 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and Z981.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Kodak |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-08-07 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 6.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lb) | 540 gr (1.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 470 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $429 | $299 |