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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX280 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 SX270 HS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX270 HS versus Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 4 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX270 HS grades versus the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Kodak Z980

          

          

            
 SX270 HS Z980 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2009More recent by 52 months
Screen resolution461k201kCrisper screen (+260k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SX270 HS

          

          

            
 Z980 SX270 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Kodak Z980

          

          

            
 SX270 HS Z980 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX270 HS versus Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the Z980.
Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and Z980 is 91 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and Z980.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you will want to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The newer SX270 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography information
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
34
 you can focus manually
 provides face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
40
 has manual focus
 exports RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Street photography details
Kodak Z980 Street photography details
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (233g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
54
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography factors
Kodak Z980 Sports photography factors
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 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (210 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
33
 long zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography info
Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
61
 lighter than average (233g)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
 has built in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 very long zoom (624mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
41
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery life (210 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (26mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging details
Kodak Z980 Vlogging details
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (233g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
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 quite wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 233g (0.51 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 210 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $284 $249