Canon S100 vs Kodak Z980
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Canon S100 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched December 2011
- Succeeded the Canon S95
- Updated by Canon S110
(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
- Launched January 2009

Canon S100 vs Kodak Z980 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon S100 vs Kodak Z980, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and Z980 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The S100 was launched 3 years after the Z980 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S100 matches up against the Z980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S100 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Kodak Z980
S100 | Z980 | |||
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Launched | December 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon S100
Z980 | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Kodak Z980
S100 | Z980 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon S100 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S100 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S100 vs Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S100 against the Z980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and Z980 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and Z980.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S100 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern S100 will have an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon S100 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S100 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-12-22 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 445 grams (0.98 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $429 | $249 |