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Canon A800 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2011
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A800 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A800 vs Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was launched 7 months after the Z950 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A800 grades against the Z950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Kodak Z950

 A800 Z950 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon A800

 Z950 A800 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Kodak Z950

 A800 Z950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A800 and the Z950.

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and Z950 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and Z950.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Z950 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A800 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography information
Kodak Z950 Street photography information
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Kodak Z950
29
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (300 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography features
Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
55
great battery pack (300 shots)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
27
great battery pack (300 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z950 Vlogging highlights
24
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
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Canon A800 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot A800Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 3 -
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 gr (0.41 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $90 $250