Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z981

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Z981 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 8 years later than the Z981 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX740 HS scores vs the Z981 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The full galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z981 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the Z981.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Z981 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and Z981.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.