Canon SX30 IS vs Kodak Z980

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX30 IS and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 21 months later than the Z980 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SX30 IS grades versus the Z980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS vs the Z980.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and Z980 is 64 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and Z980.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX30 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.