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Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed 3 years after the Z980 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX240 HS grades vs the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Kodak Z980

 SX240 HS Z980 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen resolution461k201kClearer screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SX240 HS

 Z980 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Kodak Z980

 SX240 HS Z980 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS and the Z980.

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Z980 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and Z980.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX240 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography information
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography info
Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
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lighter than others (224g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (224g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
23
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 230 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 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 1 1
Price at release $0 $249