Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z950

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX240 HS versus Kodak Z950, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 21 months later than the Z950 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX240 HS scores vs the Z950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z950. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Kodak Z950 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Kodak Z950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS against the Z950.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Z950 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and Z950.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX240 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.