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Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A2400 IS and Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and Z950 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 21 months later than the Z950 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the Z950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Kodak Z950

 A2400 IS Z950 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon A2400 IS

 Z950 A2400 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Kodak Z950

 A2400 IS Z950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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 ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2400 IS against the Z950.

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and Z950 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and Z950.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2400 IS to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z950
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
66
lighter than others (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (243g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography info
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography info
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (243 grams)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 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 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 243g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 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 All around 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 190 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $250