Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z981

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX720 HS versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Z981 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the Z981 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX720 HS scores vs the Z981 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 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).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Kodak Z981 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the Z981.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Z981 is 89 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and Z981.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to render greater detail due to its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.