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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Kodak Z981

 SD3500 IS Z981 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k201kClearer display (+259k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Z981 SD3500 IS 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak Z981

 SD3500 IS Z981 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography details
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography factors
Kodak Z981 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Kodak Z981
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
22
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak Z981
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISKodak EasyShare Z981
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