Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981
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Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX50 HS
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Kodak Z981
SX60 HS | Z981 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | July 2010 | More modern by 52 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 201k | Sharper display (+721k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon SX60 HS
Z981 | SX60 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Kodak Z981
SX60 HS | Z981 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
See the Canon SX60 HS versus Kodak Z981 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and Z981 is 61 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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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 |