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Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • Updated by Canon G16
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and Z980 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was brought out 3 years after the Z980 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G15 matches up versus the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Kodak Z980

 G15 Z980 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 46 months
Screen resolution922k201kCrisper screen (+721k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon G15

 Z980 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Kodak Z980

 G15 Z980 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has got physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G15 and the Z980.

Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and Z980 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and Z980.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The G15 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The younger G15 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography highlights
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Kodak Z980
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (352 grams)
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 shots)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography details
Kodak Z980 Travel photography details
61
good battery pack (350 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (352g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography information
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (352 grams)
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot G15Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $249