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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX210 IS and Kodak Z950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured very close to the Z950 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX210 IS scores versus the Z950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Kodak Z950

 SX210 IS Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SX210 IS

 Z950 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Kodak Z950

 SX210 IS Z950 
LaunchedJune 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS provides external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the Z950.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and Z950 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and Z950.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Kodak Z950 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z950
68
lighter than others in class (220g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (243g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Kodak Z950
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (243 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 220g (0.49 pounds) 243g (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 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-5L 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 1 1
Launch cost $226 $250