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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981 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 Z981
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Kodak Z981

 EX-ZR800 Z981 
IntroducedAugust 2013July 2010More modern by 38 months
Screen resolution922k201kCrisper screen (+721k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 Z981 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Kodak Z981

 EX-ZR800 Z981 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography factors
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Kodak Z981
74
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (540 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Kodak Z981 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
22
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than others (540 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Kodak Z981
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Kodak EasyShare Z981
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