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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
Kodak Z980
(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
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 5 months later than the Z980 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX200 IS grades against the Z980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Kodak Z980

 SX200 IS Z980 
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Z980 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z980

 SX200 IS Z980 
LaunchedMay 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the Z980.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Z980 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and Z980.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Kodak Z980 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Kodak Z980 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition (247g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Kodak Z980 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 247g (0.54 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $249