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Canon N100 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Canon N100 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon N100 and Kodak Z981, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and Z981 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was brought out 3 years later than the Z981 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon N100 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the N100 scores vs the Z981 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Kodak Z981

 N100 Z981 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k201kClearer screen (+721k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon N100

 Z981 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Kodak Z981

 N100 Z981 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon N100 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the N100 versus the Z981.

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and Z981 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and Z981.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The N100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z981 will provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher N100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
46
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Kodak Z981
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (289 grams)
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z981 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Kodak Z981
34
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
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Canon N100 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Kodak Z981
 Canon PowerShot N100Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $299