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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 2 months later than the Z980 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the Z980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Kodak Z980

 SD1200 IS Z980 
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Z980 SD1200 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak Z980

 SD1200 IS Z980 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS has got outside dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS and the Z980.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and Z980.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Z980 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
24
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography features
Kodak Z980 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography advice
Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Kodak Z980 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging advice
Kodak Z980 Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
23
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $249