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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
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
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SD970 IS versus Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was announced 16 months before the Z950 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD970 IS grades vs the Z950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Kodak Z950

 SD970 IS Z950 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SD970 IS

 Z950 SD970 IS 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Kodak Z950

 SD970 IS Z950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD970 IS versus Kodak Z950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD970 IS vs the Z950.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and Z950 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and Z950.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SD970 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography details
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography details
26
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography features
Kodak Z950 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD970 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z950
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (243g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD970 IS
Vlogging with Kodak Z950
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than average (243 grams)
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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Also called as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 ID NB-5L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release - $250