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Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Kodak Z981

 SX1 IS Z981 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Z981 SX1 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2010March 2009Newer by 15 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Kodak Z981

 SX1 IS Z981 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
45
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Kodak Z981
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
Kodak Z981 Travel photography features
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
22
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (540g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Kodak Z981
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISKodak EasyShare Z981
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