Kodak EasyShare Z981 vs Canon PowerShot A2500

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Kodak EasyShare Z981 and the Canon PowerShot A2500, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 was introduced in July 2010 and Canon PowerShot A2500 was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 201k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 0.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot A2500 Highlights

      • 16.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z981
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot A2500
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Canon PowerShot A2500.

      PROS

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Kodak Z981
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare Z981 over Canon PowerShot A2500.

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 vs Canon PowerShot A2500
      Lower Native ISO 64 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      RAW Support vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 26 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 676 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 26x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.0 vs f/6.9
      Image Stabilization vs
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 16 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.9 fps vs 0.8 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 360 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Kodak Sport C123
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon D3000
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Canon 170 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Sony QX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6700
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      APS-C

      26.0 MP

      Panasonic TS3
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Nikon D700
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot A2500

      Canon A2500
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A2500 over Kodak EasyShare Z981.

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 vs Canon PowerShot A2500
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 16.0 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 4608 x 3456
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 3 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 201k dot vs 230k dot
      Lighter 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) vs 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot A2500.

      Canon A2400 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon A2300
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon A2200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon A2100 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Kodak EasyShare Z981 Canon PowerShot A2500
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Kodak EasyShare Z981 Canon PowerShot A2500
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen201k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.9 fps0.8 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Canon PowerShot A2500 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 201k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Canon PowerShot A2500.

      Sensor

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400. Canon PowerShot A2500 features a 16.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2848, 4288 x 2416, 2832 x 2128, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot A2500 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 comes with 4 x AA battery pack and Canon PowerShot A2500 comes with NB-11L battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Canon PowerShot A2500 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Kodak EasyShare Z981, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot A2500. Kodak EasyShare Z981 can shoot continuously up to 0.9 fps. Canon PowerShot A2500 can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.20 m on Kodak EasyShare Z981 and 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot A2500..

      Physical Parameters

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 body has dimensions of 124 x 85 x 105 mm (4.88 x 3.35 x 4.13") and Canon PowerShot A2500 body has dimensions of 98 x 56 x 20 mm (3.86 x 2.2 x 0.79"). Kodak EasyShare Z981 weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) and Canon PowerShot A2500 weighs 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz).

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

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      85 mm

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      98 mm

      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Canon PowerShot A2500

      Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Canon PowerShot A2500 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Canon PowerShot A2500 and give them scores of 57 and 43 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      31
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 201k dot
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      POOR
      53
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Kodak EasyShare Z981

      Canon PowerShot A2500

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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