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Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 4 months prior to the Z950 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the Z950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Kodak Z950

 SD1300 IS Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 Z950 SD1300 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Kodak Z950

 SD1300 IS Z950 
LaunchedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Kodak Z950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the Z950.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and Z950 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and Z950.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography information
Kodak Z950 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z950
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (243 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging details
Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (243 grams)
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Alternative name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release - $250