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Canon G16 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon G15
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon G16 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon G16 vs Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is relatively close but the G16 (1/1.7") and Z950 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was manufactured 3 years after the Z950 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G16 scores vs the Z950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Kodak Z950

 G16 Z950 
AnnouncedNovember 2013June 2010More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon G16

 Z950 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Kodak Z950

 G16 Z950 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 has outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G16 against the Z950.

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and Z950 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and Z950.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G16 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The younger G16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (356g)
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography features
Kodak Z950 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography features
Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
64
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors (356g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
52
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (243 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
58
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
37
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging features
Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (356g)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (243 grams)
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Canon G16 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot G16Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $250