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Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z981

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
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
  • Released July 2010
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Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX70 HS versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Z981 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 8 years later than the Z981 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the Z981 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Kodak Z981

 SX70 HS Z981 
ReleasedSeptember 2018July 2010More recent by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k201kSharper display (+721k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon SX70 HS

 Z981 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Kodak Z981

 SX70 HS Z981 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS provides physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z981 has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS against the Z981.

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and Z981 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and Z981.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography details
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (608 grams)
50
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
64
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competitors in class (608g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (540g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
64
reasonably wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors in class (608 grams)
22
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Kodak Z981
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Kodak EasyShare Z981
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 images -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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