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Canon G12 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 G12 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon G12 versus Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is very close but the G12 (1/1.7") and Z950 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was manufactured 8 months later than the Z950 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the G12 matches up versus the Z950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Kodak Z950

 G12 Z950 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon G12

 Z950 G12 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Kodak Z950

 G12 Z950 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Canon G12 versus Kodak Z950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G12 against the Z950.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and Z950 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and Z950.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G12 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Kodak Z950 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent G12 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography info
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography info
Kodak Z950 Street photography info
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Kodak Z950
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (370 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Travel photography highlights
60
good battery life (370 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (401 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (370 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
60
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (401 grams)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (243g)
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Canon G12 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot G12Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 grams (0.88 lb) 243 grams (0.54 lb)
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 All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $250