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Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX50 HS
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX60 HS versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was manufactured 4 years after the Z981 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX60 HS grades vs the Z981 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Kodak Z981

 SX60 HS Z981 
IntroducedSeptember 2014July 2010More modern by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k201kSharper display (+721k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon SX60 HS

 Z981 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Kodak Z981

 SX60 HS Z981 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has got outer measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the Z981.

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and Z981 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and Z981.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography advice
56
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
46
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Kodak Z981
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography info
Kodak Z981 Travel photography info
57
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
53
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (540g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z981 Vlogging highlights
62
reasonably wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
22
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Kodak Z981
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Kodak EasyShare Z981
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-09-16 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.4 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $549 $299