Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z981

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Z981 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 5 years later than the Z981 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX620 HS grades versus the Z981 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The full galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX620 HS versus Kodak Z981 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS vs the Z981.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and Z981 is 93 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and Z981.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.