Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z980
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(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
- Announced January 2009
Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD3500 IS was introduced 14 months later than the Z980 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the Z980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Kodak Z980
SD3500 IS | Z980 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 201k | Clearer display (+259k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SD3500 IS
Z980 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak Z980
SD3500 IS | Z980 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS and the Z980.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and Z980.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SD3500 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-08 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 201k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 445 grams (0.98 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | - | $249 |