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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z981

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon SX150 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 SX130 IS vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 2 months later than the Z981 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX130 IS scores vs the Z981 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Kodak Z981

 SX130 IS Z981 
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Z981 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z981

 SX130 IS Z981 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2010Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the Z981.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and Z981 is 85 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and Z981.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak Z981 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Kodak Z981 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z981
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Kodak Z981 Travel photography features
61
lighter than average (308g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
53
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (540 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak Z981
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging details
Kodak Z981 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than others (540 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z981
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Kodak EasyShare Z981
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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