Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z981

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 24 months later than the Z981 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up against the Z981 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak Z981 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the Z981.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Z981 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and Z981.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Z981 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.