Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z980

Below is a thorough review of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was manufactured 20 months later than the Z980 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Kodak Z980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the Z980.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and Z980 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and Z980.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Z980 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SD4000 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.