Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot S5 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z981

Comparison of Canon PowerShot S5 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z981 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot S5 IS ×
Kodak EasyShare Z981 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot S5 ISKodak EasyShare Z981
BrandCanonKodak
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.kodak.com
Model numberS5 ISZ981
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11791
Width (mm)78105
Height (mm)80124
Weight (g)574415
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon S3 IS-
SuccessorCanon SX10 I-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)814
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.2
Sensor width (mm)5.766.13
Sensor height (mm)4.294.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.76-
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
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Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)1.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (MotionJPEG / Stereo WAV)MPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-Other
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensSchneider-Kreuznach Variogon
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 432.0026.00 - 624.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 72.00-
Zoom ratio (x)1224
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.370.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5070
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 501 - 30
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4.0
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typecontrast detection, center / face detection modesContrast Detect: TTL multi-zone, center zone AF, selectable zone AF (25 zones)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; Color LCDEVF
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000201,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (64-3200), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (3 megapixel only, in PASM modes)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • open shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 151/2000 - 16
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, SpotMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Snapshot, Color AccentPortrait, night portrait, backlight, self, landscape, night landscape, fireworks, sport, beach, snow, children, flower
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off (red-eye reduction available)
  • on
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.7 - 5.2 m (2.3 - 17.1 ft.) (W), 0.7 - 4.0 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft.) (T)Wide: 6.2m Tele: 3.5m (ISO 400)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 1.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • camera dock
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.6-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.19-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.68-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1.3-
Play -> record time (s)2.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)450-
Battery form factor4 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline disposables
  • lithium
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included4 x AA alkaline disposable4 x AA Kodak NiMH Pre-Charged rechargeables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • kodak easyshare
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows xp or later; mac os x 10.3 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFeatures articulating LCD, 12x zoom with optical image stabilization.Optical Image Stabilization, Smart Capture, Hot-Shoe, Detachable Vertical Grip.



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