Canon G16 vs Kodak Z980

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon G16 versus Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and Z980 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was brought out 4 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G16 matches up versus the Z980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G16 offers outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G16 compared to the Z980.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and Z980 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and Z980.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The G16 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The newer G16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.