Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak Z980

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 2 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A3300 IS scores versus the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS offers outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the Z980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and Z980.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer A3300 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.