Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z950
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was announced 4 months prior to the Z950 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the Z950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z950. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Kodak Z950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Kodak Z950
SD3500 IS | Z950 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SD3500 IS
Z950 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak Z950
SD3500 IS | Z950 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS offers external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak Z950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS against the Z950.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and Z950 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and Z950.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SD3500 IS to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z950 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-350mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 243 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | - | $250 |