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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(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
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SD980 IS versus Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 10 months earlier than the Z950 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD980 IS scores vs the Z950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Kodak Z950

 SD980 IS Z950 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Z950 SD980 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Kodak Z950

 SD980 IS Z950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD980 IS against the Z950.

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and Z950 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and Z950.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
20
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography details
Kodak Z950 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z950
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (243g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Kodak Z950
30
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (243g)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Alternative name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch - $250