Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(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
- Introduced July 2010
Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak Z981, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SD3500 IS was brought out 4 months prior to the Z981 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD3500 IS grades against the Z981 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Kodak Z981
SD3500 IS | Z981 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 201k | Clearer display (+259k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon SD3500 IS
Z981 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak Z981
SD3500 IS | Z981 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak Z981 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS and the Z981.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and Z981 is 95 and 66 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and Z981.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-08 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | - | $299 |