Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z981

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 2 years later than the Z981 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX280 HS grades 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 SX280 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z981 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS versus the Z981.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and Z981 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Z981.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Z981 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.