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Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX730 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 7 years after the Z980 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX720 HS grades against the Z980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Kodak Z980

 SX720 HS Z980 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2009More modern by 87 months
Screen resolution922k201kSharper screen (+721k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SX720 HS

 Z980 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Kodak Z980

 SX720 HS Z980 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS against the Z980.

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and Z980 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and Z980.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography advice
48
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography factors
Kodak Z980 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.9 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
67
lighter than average in class (270g)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (250 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (270g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
23
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-18 2009-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 270g (0.60 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 250 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $379 $249