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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Z950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 14 months after the Z950 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX230 HS grades vs the Z950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Kodak Z950

 SX230 HS Z950 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SX230 HS

 Z950 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Kodak Z950

 SX230 HS Z950 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS and the Z950.

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Z950 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and Z950.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX230 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography info
Kodak Z950 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Kodak Z950 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition (223g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (243g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging details
Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (243 grams)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 210 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $250