Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980
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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980 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
- Released August 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Kodak Z980
SD980 IS | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer screen (+29k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SD980 IS
Z980 | SD980 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Kodak Z980
SD980 IS | Z980 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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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 |