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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX740 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 SX730 HS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 8 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the Z980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Kodak Z980

 SX730 HS Z980 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2009More recent by 101 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k201kSharper screen (+721k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SX730 HS

 Z980 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z980

 SX730 HS Z980 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS vs the Z980.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and Z980 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and Z980.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to offer you more detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Kodak Z980 Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
72
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (250 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Kodak Z980 Vlogging information
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic port
23
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-04-06 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 445 gr (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $249