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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Sport

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Sport Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Sport, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Sport (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was released 16 months earlier than the Sport making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the Sport with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Kodak Sport

 SD980 IS Sport 
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon SD980 IS

 Sport SD980 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Kodak Sport

 SD980 IS Sport 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Kodak Sport has dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD980 IS and the Sport.

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and Sport is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and Sport.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak Sport Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography information
Kodak Sport Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak Sport Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak Sport Landscape photography information
38
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
27
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging details
Kodak Sport Vlogging details
31
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
25
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISKodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Kodak EasyShare Sport
Also called as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-19 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 1250
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release - $155