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Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
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
  • Released July 2010
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Kodak Z981

 SX10 IS Z981 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon SX10 IS

 Z981 SX10 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Kodak Z981

 SX10 IS Z981 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Kodak Z981
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography factors
Kodak Z981 Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
low MP (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
34
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Kodak Z981 Vlogging information
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quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (600g)
22
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (540 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Kodak Z981
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISKodak EasyShare Z981
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