Canon SX50 HS vs Kodak Z980

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX50 HS and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was released 4 years after the Z980 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX50 HS scores vs the Z980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX50 HS and Kodak Z980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX50 HS and the Z980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and Z980 is 65 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and Z980.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX50 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.