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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released June 2010
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 2 years after the Z950 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the Z950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Kodak Z950

 ELPH 330 HS Z950 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 Z950 ELPH 330 HS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Kodak Z950

 ELPH 330 HS Z950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the Z950.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and Z950 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and Z950.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 330 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Kodak Z950
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (243 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging features
Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (243g)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Other name IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $179 $250