Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z915
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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
- Introduced August 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
- Released January 2009
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Following is a thorough review of the Canon SD980 IS and Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SD980 IS was released 8 months after the Z915 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD980 IS scores vs the Z915 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Kodak Z915
| SD980 IS | Z915 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SD980 IS
| Z915 | SD980 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Kodak Z915
| SD980 IS | Z915 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS has external dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SD980 IS versus the Z915.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and Z915 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and Z915.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SD980 IS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SD980 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Kodak |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z915 |
| Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-350mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | - | $200 |
