Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980
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Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Kodak Z980
A1400 | Z980 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 55 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 201k | Crisper screen (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon A1400
Z980 | A1400 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Kodak Z980
A1400 | Z980 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.
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.
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Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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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 |