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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 2 months later than the Z980 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1100 IS scores versus the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Kodak Z980

 A1100 IS Z980 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Z980 A1100 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution201k115kClearer screen (+86k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z980

 A1100 IS Z980 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z980 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS against the Z980.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and Z980.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
26
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Kodak Z980
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography advice
Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Kodak Z980 Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $249