Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z980

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 13 months later than the Z980 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A3000 IS scores versus the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS features outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS versus the Z980.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and Z980 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and Z980.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak Z980 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A3000 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.