Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950
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89 Imaging
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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z950. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Kodak Z950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Kodak Z950
A1100 IS | Z950 |
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon A1100 IS
Z950 | A1100 IS | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z950
A1100 IS | Z950 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $160 | $250 |