Canon N100 vs Kodak Z980

Here, we will be looking at the Canon N100 vs Kodak Z980, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and Z980 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was introduced 5 years after the Z980 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the N100 matches up versus the Z980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the N100 and the Z980.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and Z980 is 89 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and Z980.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The N100 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The newer N100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.