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Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
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
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 2 months later than the Z980 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the Z980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Kodak Z980

 SD960 IS Z980 
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SD960 IS

 Z980 SD960 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Kodak Z980

 SD960 IS Z980 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS provides outer measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the Z980.

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and Z980.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
26
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography details
Kodak Z980 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography info
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging details
Kodak Z980 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
23
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 145 grams (0.32 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (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 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-4L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release - $249