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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A3500 IS versus Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and Z950 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 2 years after the Z950 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A3500 IS matches up against the Z950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Kodak Z950

 A3500 IS Z950 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon A3500 IS

 Z950 A3500 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Kodak Z950

 A3500 IS Z950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS offers external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS against the Z950.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and Z950 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and Z950.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography info
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography info
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Kodak Z950 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z950
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (243g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z950 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (243g)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
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 settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 243g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" 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 200 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $115 $250