Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980
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Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Kodak Z980
G15 | Z980 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 46 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper screen (+721k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon G15
Z980 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Kodak Z980
G15 | Z980 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon G15 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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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 |