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Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z980

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Z980 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX740 HS was launched 9 years after the Z980 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Kodak Z980

 SX740 HS Z980 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2009Newer by 117 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k201kCrisper screen (+721k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Canon SX740 HS

 Z980 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Kodak Z980

 SX740 HS Z980 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the Z980.

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Z980 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and Z980.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
48
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (265 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography details
Kodak Z980 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competitors (299g)
supports bluetooth
good MP (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
not so great battery pack (265 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography info
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (265 CIPA)
45
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Kodak Z980
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic socket
23
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Kodak Z980
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSKodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Kodak EasyShare Z980
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-31 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
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 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
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 265 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $249