Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z981

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Z981 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 6 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 SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX730 HS grades vs the Z981 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z981 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS and the Z981.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and Z981 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and Z981.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to offer greater detail with its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.