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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX400 IS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 5 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX400 IS scores against the Z980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Kodak Z980

 SX400 IS Z980 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2009More recent by 68 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Z980 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Kodak Z980

 SX400 IS Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check the Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS against the Z980.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and Z980 is 81 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and Z980.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z980
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
60
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
23
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH 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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $229 $249