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Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 A3000 IS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 5 months prior to the Z950 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the Z950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Kodak Z950

 A3000 IS Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon A3000 IS

 Z950 A3000 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Kodak Z950

 A3000 IS Z950 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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 A3000 IS vs Kodak Z950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the Z950.

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and Z950 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and Z950.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Kodak Z950 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
52
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (243g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (243 grams)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID NB-8L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $240 $250