Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z981

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 20 months later than the Z981 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX240 HS scores against the Z981 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS and Kodak Z981 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the Z981.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and Z981 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and Z981.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Kodak Z981 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.