Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z981

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 13 months earlier than the Z981 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX200 IS grades vs the Z981 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS versus the Z981.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Z981 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and Z981.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Kodak Z981 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.