Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z980
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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Released August 2010
- Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
(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

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was launched 20 months after the Z980 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX130 IS scores vs the Z980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Kodak Z980
SX130 IS | Z980 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 20 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer display (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SX130 IS
Z980 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z980
SX130 IS | Z980 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z980 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the Z980.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and Z980 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and Z980.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX130 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-08-19 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 grams (0.68 lbs) | 445 grams (0.98 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
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 | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $249 |