Canon SX520 HS vs Kodak Z981

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX520 HS vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 4 years later than the Z981 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX520 HS scores versus the Z981 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS has outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS vs Kodak Z981 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the Z981.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Z981 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and Z981.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.