Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Z981

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 3 years later than the Z981 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX700 HS grades versus the Z981 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS vs the Z981.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and Z981 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and Z981.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX700 HS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.