Canon A4000 IS vs Kodak Z980
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Canon A4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Announced January 2009

Canon A4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Canon A4000 IS vs Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was announced 3 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A4000 IS scores vs the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Kodak Z980
A4000 IS | Z980 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer display (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon A4000 IS
Z980 | A4000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Kodak Z980
A4000 IS | Z980 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Canon A4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the A4000 IS against the Z980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and Z980.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer A4000 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 201k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 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 | 175 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $199 | $249 |