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Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX280 HS and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX280 HS was manufactured 4 years after the Z980 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS scores against the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Kodak Z980

 SX280 HS Z980 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2009Newer by 52 months
Screen resolution461k201kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Z980 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Kodak Z980

 SX280 HS Z980 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS and Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the Z980.

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and Z980 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Z980.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX280 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography factors
Kodak Z980 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography info
Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography advice
Kodak Z980 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging features
Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (233g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
23
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-21 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 445 gr (0.98 pounds)
Physical 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 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 210 shots -
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $325 $249