Canon G12 vs Kodak Z950
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Canon G12 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs
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- 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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Kodak EasyShare Z950. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Kodak Z950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Kodak Z950
| G12 | Z950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon G12
| Z950 | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 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.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and Z950 is 83 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Canon G12 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Kodak 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 |