Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z981

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 21 months later than the Z981 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the Z981 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the Z981.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and Z981 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and Z981.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Z981 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 510 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.