Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z990

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 2 years later than the Z990 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the Z990 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Kodak EasyShare Z990. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Kodak Z990 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the Z990.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and Z990 is 91 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and Z990.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.