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Canon S200 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon S200 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
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
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon S200 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon S200 vs Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and Z950 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The S200 was launched 3 years later than the Z950 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S200 matches up versus the Z950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Kodak Z950

 S200 Z950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2010Fresher by 45 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon S200

 Z950 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Kodak Z950

 S200 Z950 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon S200 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S200 and the Z950.

Canon S200 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and Z950 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and Z950.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z950 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
34
focusing manually
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography details
Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography details
Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
64
has focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
52
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging info
Kodak Z950 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (243g)
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Canon S200 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot S200Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-21 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 gr (0.40 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $293 $250