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Canon A2300 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A2300 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon A2300 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2300 and Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and Z950 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2300 was unveiled 21 months later than the Z950 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A2300 scores vs the Z950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Kodak Z950

 A2300 Z950 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon A2300

 Z950 A2300 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Kodak Z950

 A2300 Z950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Canon A2300 and Kodak Z950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A2300 and the Z950.

Canon A2300 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and Z950 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and Z950.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2300 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern A2300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography advice
Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography info
Kodak Z950 Travel photography info
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (243g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography information
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Kodak Z950
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (243 grams)
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Canon A2300 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot A2300Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $139 $250