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Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD1300 IS and Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 14 months later than the Z980 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the Z980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Kodak Z980

 SD1300 IS Z980 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 Z980 SD1300 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Kodak Z980

 SD1300 IS Z980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS has got physical measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the Z980.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and Z980.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer SD1300 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography features
Kodak Z980 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography information
Kodak Z980 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
Kodak Z980 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
23
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" 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 ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch - $249