Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950
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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX200 IS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z950. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Kodak Z950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Kodak Z950
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SX210 IS
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Kodak Z950
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Canon SX210 IS and Kodak Z950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | |
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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 |