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Canon G3 X vs Kodak Z981

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Launched June 2015
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 G3 X vs Kodak Z981 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon G3 X versus Kodak Z981, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Z981 (14MP) and the G3 X (1") and Z981 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G3 X was brought out 5 years after the Z981 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G3 X scores vs the Z981 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Kodak Z981

 G3 X Z981 
ReleasedJune 2015July 2010More modern by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k201kClearer display (+1419k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon G3 X

 Z981 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Kodak Z981

 G3 X Z981 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X features outer dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G3 X and the Z981.

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and Z981 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and Z981.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G3 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G3 X will provide more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern G3 X provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography info
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography info
Kodak Z981 Street photography info
73
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography info
Kodak Z981 Sports photography info
59
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
low battery power (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography advice
Kodak Z981 Travel photography advice
65
environment proofing
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G3 X
Landscape photography with Kodak Z981
63
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G3 X
Vlogging with Kodak Z981
69
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
22
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
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Canon G3 X vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Kodak Z981
 Canon PowerShot G3 XKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Kodak EasyShare Z981
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-06-18 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 6.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733g (1.62 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $849 $299