Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981
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Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Launched March 2009
(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 SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX1 IS versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Z981 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was revealed 15 months prior to the Z981 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX1 IS scores vs the Z981 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Kodak Z981
SX1 IS | Z981 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper display (+29k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon SX1 IS
Z981 | SX1 IS | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 15 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Kodak Z981
SX1 IS | Z981 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS comes with external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Kodak Z981 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX1 IS and the Z981.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and Z981 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Z981.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak Z981 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-03-27 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 6.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 615 grams (1.36 lbs) | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $600 | $299 |