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Canon G11 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Replacement is Canon G12
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 G11 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon G11 and Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the G11 (1/1.7") and Z950 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was manufactured 6 months before the Z950 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G11 scores vs the Z950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Kodak Z950

 G11 Z950 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon G11

 Z950 G11 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G11 and Kodak Z950

 G11 Z950 
RevealedDecember 2009June 2010Same age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G11 against the Z950.

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and Z950 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and Z950.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak Z950 will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Kodak Z950
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (375 grams)
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography factors
Kodak Z950 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (375g)
low resolution (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (243g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
60
quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than others (375 grams)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (243g)
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Canon G11 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot G11Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-12-16 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $250