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Canon R50 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Released July 2010
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Canon R50 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon R50 vs Kodak Z981, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and Z981 (14MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and Z981 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was announced 12 years after the Z981 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the R50 scores against the Z981 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Kodak Z981

					

					

						
 R50 Z981 
ReleasedFebruary 2023July 2010More modern by 154 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k201kCrisper screen (+839k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon R50

					

					

						
 Z981 R50 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R50 and Kodak Z981

					

					

						
 R50 Z981 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the R50 against the Z981.
Canon R50 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and Z981 is 75 and 66 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and Z981.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R50 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon R50 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher R50 should have an edge in sensor tech.

						Canon R50 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R50 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
45
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Kodak Z981
77
 screen articulates
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 features touch focus
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
50
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Kodak Z981
77
 silent shooting (1/8,000s)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
43
 great zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography details
Kodak Z981 Travel photography details
84
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
53
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (26mm)
 very long reach (676mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (540 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography details
80
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
51
 you can focus manually
 really wide (26mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging details
Kodak Z981 Vlogging details
77
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic socket
 does not have image stabilization
22
 really wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (540 grams)
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Canon R50 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Kodak Z981
 Canon EOS R50Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon EOS R50 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2023-02-08 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 32000 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
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 651 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 37 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 6.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" 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 370 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $679 $299