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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Released June 2010
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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 16 months before the Z950 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A1100 IS scores against the Z950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Kodak Z950

 A1100 IS Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon A1100 IS

 Z950 A1100 IS 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z950

 A1100 IS Z950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the Z950.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and Z950 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and Z950.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
26
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
52
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (243 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging information
Kodak Z950 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (243g)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 243g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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