Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z981

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX610 HS versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Z981 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 4 years after the Z981 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX610 HS scores versus the Z981 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS versus Kodak Z981 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the Z981.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Z981 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and Z981.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to render more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.