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Canon A2200 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon A2200 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A2200 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon A2200 versus Kodak Z980, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was unveiled 2 years after the Z980 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2200 matches up against the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Kodak Z980

 A2200 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon A2200

 Z980 A2200 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Kodak Z980

 A2200 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A2200 versus the Z980.

Canon A2200 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and Z980.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A2200 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger A2200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography details
Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (280 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
70
great battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
30
really wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
23
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot A2200Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 280 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $139 $249