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Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 3 months later than the Z980 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX1 IS grades vs the Z980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Kodak Z980

 SX1 IS Z980 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Z980 SX1 IS 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Kodak Z980

 SX1 IS Z980 
IntroducedMarch 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS provides external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the Z980.

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and Z980 is 64 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Z980.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak Z980 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (615g)
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography details
Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (615g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging features
Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (615g)
23
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-27 2009-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 615 gr (1.36 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $249