Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z980

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3500 IS versus Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 4 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS offers external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3500 IS versus Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS versus the Z980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and Z980 is 96 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and Z980.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.