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Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Kodak Z980

 SD4000 IS Z980 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2009More recent by 20 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 Z980 SD4000 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Kodak Z980

 SD4000 IS Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

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

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography info
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography info
Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
64
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
40
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
32
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
23
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-02 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 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
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), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $249