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Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z981

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX720 HS
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX710 HS and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Z981 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 4 years after the Z981 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX710 HS scores versus the Z981 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Kodak Z981

 SX710 HS Z981 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010More modern by 55 months
Screen resolution922k201kClearer screen (+721k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon SX710 HS

 Z981 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Kodak Z981

 SX710 HS Z981 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX710 HS and the Z981.

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and Z981 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and Z981.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to give more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography info
Kodak Z981 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than average in class (269g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
22
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than average (540 grams)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Kodak Z981
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Kodak EasyShare Z981
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $349 $299