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Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and Z950 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was revealed 21 months after the Z950 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the Z950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Kodak Z950

 A3400 IS Z950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 21 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon A3400 IS

 Z950 A3400 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Kodak Z950

 A3400 IS Z950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has measurements 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS vs the Z950.

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and Z950 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and Z950.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Kodak Z950 Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography info
Kodak Z950 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (243g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography details
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging info
Kodak Z950 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (243g)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 180 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $250