Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981
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Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Updated by Canon SX20 IS
(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
- Released July 2010
Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Z981 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX10 IS was announced 17 months prior to the Z981 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX10 IS scores versus the Z981 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Kodak Z981
SX10 IS | Z981 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 201k | Crisper display (+29k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon SX10 IS
Z981 | SX10 IS | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 17 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Kodak Z981
SX10 IS | Z981 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the Z981.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and Z981 is 65 and 66 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and Z981.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Z981 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 6.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 pounds) | 540g (1.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 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 ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $275 | $299 |