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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Released June 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 3 months later than the Z950 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX130 IS grades versus the Z950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Kodak Z950

 SX130 IS Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Z950 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z950

 SX130 IS Z950 
ReleasedAugust 2010June 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 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).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS vs the Z950.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and Z950 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and Z950.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Kodak Z950 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z950
61
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
52
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (243g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z950 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (243g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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