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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 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
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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SD980 IS and Kodak Z980, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 8 months later than the Z980 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD980 IS grades versus the Z980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Kodak Z980

 SD980 IS Z980 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Z980 SD980 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Kodak Z980

 SD980 IS Z980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS offers external measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD980 IS and Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS versus the Z980.

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and Z980.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SD980 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
20
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD980 IS
Street photography with Kodak Z980
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography info
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography info
38
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging info
Kodak Z980 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
23
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also called Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-19 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 53 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 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
Price at release - $249