Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Z980
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Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Launched June 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
- Successor is Canon SX170 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
- Revealed January 2009

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX160 IS and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was released 4 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX160 IS scores against the Z980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Kodak Z980
SX160 IS | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 55 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper display (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SX160 IS
Z980 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Kodak Z980
SX160 IS | Z980 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Canon SX160 IS and Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the Z980.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Z980 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and Z980.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 pounds) | 445g (0.98 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 380 images | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $199 | $249 |