Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Z981 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 20 months after the Z981 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the Z981 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Kodak Z981 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the Z981.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and Z981 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and Z981.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Z981 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.