Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z980

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX220 HS versus Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 2 years after the Z980 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX220 HS grades versus the Z980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has dimensions 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 SX220 HS versus Kodak Z980 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS and the Z980.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and Z980 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and Z980.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX220 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.