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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX200 IS versus Kodak Z950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 13 months prior to the Z950 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up against the Z950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Kodak Z950

 SX200 IS Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Z950 SX200 IS 
RevealedJune 2010May 2009More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z950

 SX200 IS Z950 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the Z950.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and Z950 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and Z950.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Kodak Z950 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z950
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
52
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (243g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography information
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Kodak Z950 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-06-16
Body design 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 243 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $250