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Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released June 2013
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and Z950 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1400 was released 3 years later than the Z950 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1400 grades versus the Z950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Kodak Z950

 A1400 Z950 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2010More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon A1400

 Z950 A1400 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Kodak Z950

 A1400 Z950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1400 compared to the Z950.

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and Z950 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and Z950.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A1400 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher A1400 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Kodak Z950
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography details
Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
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resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (243g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography details
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relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Kodak Z950
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relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (243 grams)
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Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot A1400Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 243g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $109 $250