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Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 4 years after the Z980 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1400 grades against the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Kodak Z980

 A1400 Z980 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon A1400

 Z980 A1400 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Kodak Z980

 A1400 Z980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 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) whilst the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A1400 and the Z980.

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and Z980.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A1400 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A1400 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography advice
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography information
Kodak Z980 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography info
Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography info
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging features
Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
23
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot A1400Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 150 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $109 $249