Canon PowerShot SX1 IS with Kodak EasyShare Z980 Overview
Let's compare Kodak EasyShare Z980 with Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Both of these models were released in 2009. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of EasyShare Z980 is greater than that of PowerShot SX1 IS. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (PowerShot SX1 IS), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Kodak Z980, the maximum ISO is greater by 4800.
Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization.
Kodak Z980 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Kodak EasyShare Z980 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.
Kodak EasyShare Z980 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
EasyShare Z980 |
PowerShot SX1 IS |
| Brand |
Kodak
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Canon
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| Model |
EasyShare Z980 |
PowerShot SX1 IS |
| Announced |
January, 2009 |
March, 2009 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
10 |
0 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
2" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
201k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
25 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/16 sec |
1/15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/3200 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
1.0 fps |
4.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
6.30 |
5.20 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
27.7 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
12 MP |
10 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4000 x 3000 |
3648 x 2736 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
1600 |
| Min Native ISO |
64 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
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| Battery Model |
4 x AA |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
445 g |
615 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
124 x 91 x 105 mm |
128 x 88 x 88 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC card, Internal |
SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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