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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX150 IS versus Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 3 years after the Z980 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX150 IS grades vs the Z980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Kodak Z980

 SX150 IS Z980 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 41 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Z980 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Kodak Z980

 SX150 IS Z980 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS and the Z980.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and Z980 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and Z980.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Kodak Z980
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Kodak Z980 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (130 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (130 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
Kodak Z980 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-14 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 445 gr (0.98 pounds)
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 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 life 130 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $249