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Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z981

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX410 IS versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and Z981 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was brought out 4 years later than the Z981 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the Z981 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Kodak Z981

 SX410 IS Z981 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2010Fresher by 56 months
Display resolution230k201kClearer display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon SX410 IS

 Z981 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Kodak Z981

 SX410 IS Z981 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX410 IS vs the Z981.

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and Z981 is 80 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and Z981.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
Kodak Z981 Street photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography info
Kodak Z981 Sports photography info
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (185 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (185 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (185 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
22
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Kodak Z981
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Kodak EasyShare Z981
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 325g (0.72 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 life 185 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $299