Canon A1300 vs Kodak Z980

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon A1300 versus Kodak Z980, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 3 years after the Z980 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the A1300 grades vs the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has measurements 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 A1300 versus Kodak Z980 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A1300 compared to the Z980.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and Z980.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A1300 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent A1300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.