Kodak Z981 features a 26-676 mm F2.8-5.0 26× zoom lens whereas Canon SX30 IS features a 24-840 mm F2.7-5.8 35× zoom lens.
Canon SX30 IS has 2mm wider coverage than the Kodak Z981. At f2.70, it is also faster at widest end.
On the tele end, Canon SX30 IS has 164mm longer telezoom reach than the Kodak Z981. However, with a max aperture of f5.00, Kodak Z981 is faster at widest end.
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In this section, we rank and compare Kodak Z981 and Canon SX30 IS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.
Kodak Z981 for Portrait Photography
Canon SX30 IS for Portrait Photography
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Kodak Z981 for Street Photography
Canon SX30 IS for Street Photography
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.33 sensor
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.70
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Kodak Z981 for Sports Photography
Canon SX30 IS for Sports Photography
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
676 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
840 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Kodak Z981 for Daily Photography
Canon SX30 IS for Daily Photography
RAW shooting capability
26.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.33 sensor
540g
Body Thickness 105mm
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35.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
601g
Body Thickness 108mm
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Kodak Z981 for Landscape Photography
Canon SX30 IS for Landscape Photography
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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You may have already made your decision regarding which camera best suits your needs and budget. However, if you're curious about how we rated the Kodak Z981 and the Canon SX30 IS, below you'll find their scores across five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
Here is a summary of how Kodak Z981 and Canon SX30 IS scores compare:
Kodak Z981
Ranked
#73 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked
#740 out of 1282 in all Cameras
Canon SX30 IS
Ranked
#64 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked
#692 out of 1282 in all Cameras
Canon SX30 IS has a higher Overall Score than the Kodak Z981 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.
General |
Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
Brand |
Kodak |
Canon |
Announced |
2010-07-06 |
2010-09-14 |
Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor |
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Type |
CCD |
CCD |
Size |
1/2.3-inch |
1/2.3-inch |
Dimensions |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
Area |
27.72mm2 |
28.07mm2 |
Megapixels |
14 megapixels |
14 megapixels |
Max Resolution |
4288 x 3216 |
4320 x 3240 |
Max Native Light sensitivity |
6,400 ISO |
1,600 ISO |
Min Native Light sensitivity |
64 ISO |
80 ISO |
RAW Support |
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Autofocus |
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AF Touch |
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AF Continuous |
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AF Single |
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AF Tracking |
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AF Selective |
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AF Center |
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AF Multi Area |
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AF Live View |
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AF Face Detection |
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AF Contrast Detection |
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AF Phase Detection |
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Number of Focus Points |
n/a |
9 |
Lens |
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Manual Focus |
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Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
Lens Focal Range |
26-676 mm (26×) |
24-840 mm (35×) |
Max Aperture |
F2.8-5.0 |
F2.7-5.8 |
Macro Focus Range |
10cm |
0cm |
Screen |
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Type |
Fixed type |
Fully Articulated |
Size |
3.00" |
2.70" |
Resolution |
201k dots |
230k dots |
Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic |
Photography Features |
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Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/2000s |
1/3200s |
Shutter Priority |
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Aperture Priority |
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Manual Exposure Mode |
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Custom White Balance |
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Built-in Image Stabilization |
Optical |
Optical |
Built-in Flash |
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Flash Range |
6.20 m |
6.80 m |
External Flash |
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Continuous Shooting |
1.0 fps |
1.0 fps |
Multi-Segment Metering |
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Average Metering |
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Spot Metering |
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Partial Metering |
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AF-Area Metering |
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Center Weighted Metering |
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AE Bracketing |
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WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1280 x 720 |
Video Formats |
H.264 |
Motion JPEG |
Microphone Port |
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Headphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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Wireless Connectivity |
None |
Eye-Fi Connected |
HDMI |
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Physical |
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Environmental Sealing |
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Weight |
540g |
601g |
Dimensions |
124 x 85 x 105mm |
123 x 92 x 108mm |
Battery Life |
n/a |
n/a |
Other Features |
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Timelapse Recording |
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GPS |
None |
None |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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Report a correction |
Report a correction |