Canon S120 vs Kodak Z950

In this article, we are looking at the Canon S120 and Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and Z950 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S120 was brought out 3 years later than the Z950 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S120 matches up versus the Z950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 and Kodak EasyShare Z950. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Kodak Z950 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Kodak Z950 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S120 versus the Z950.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and Z950 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and Z950.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The S120 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent S120 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.