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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 99 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed March 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 1100 HS
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 3 years after the Z980 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the Z980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Kodak Z980

 ELPH 510 HS Z980 
ReleasedMarch 2012January 2009More modern by 39 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k201kCrisper display (+260k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 Z980 ELPH 510 HS 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Kodak Z980

 ELPH 510 HS Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the Z980.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and Z980.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 510 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography features
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
26
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography info
Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition (206g)
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography details
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging features
Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Kodak Z980
 Canon ELPH 510 HSKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-03-01 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $249