Canon S90 vs Kodak Z980

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon S90 vs Kodak Z980, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very well matched but the S90 (1/1.7") and Z980 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S90 was introduced 16 months after the Z980 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the S90 matches up against the Z980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

See the Canon S90 vs Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S90 vs the Z980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and Z980 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and Z980.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S90 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Kodak Z980 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S90 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.