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Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 A1200 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A1200 versus Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 7 months later than the Z950 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A1200 scores vs the Z950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Kodak Z950

 A1200 Z950 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon A1200

 Z950 A1200 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Kodak Z950

 A1200 Z950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Kodak Z950 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A1200 versus the Z950.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and Z950 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and Z950.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
26
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Kodak Z950
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography features
Kodak Z950 Sports photography features
23
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Kodak Z950
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography highlights
27
decently wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
27
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (243g)
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Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot A1200Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 life 200 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $109 $250