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Canon S120 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon S120 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon S110
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 S120 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon S120 and Kodak Z980, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S120 (1/1.7") and Z980 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The S120 was manufactured 4 years after the Z980 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S120 scores versus the Z980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Kodak Z980

 S120 Z980 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen resolution922k201kSharper screen (+721k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon S120

 Z980 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Kodak Z980

 S120 Z980 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S120 against the Z980.

Canon S120 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and Z980 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and Z980.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S120 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The younger S120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S120
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (217 grams)
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z980 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S120
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
67
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (217g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
45
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging features
Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (217 grams)
23
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon S120 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot S120Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-26 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $449 $249