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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX270 HS
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 24 months later than the Z950 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX260 HS grades vs the Z950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Kodak Z950

 SX260 HS Z950 
AnnouncedJune 2012June 2010More recent by 24 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SX260 HS

 Z950 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak Z950

 SX260 HS Z950 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Kodak Z950 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS versus the Z950.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and Z950 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and Z950.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX260 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
has face detection focusing
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography info
Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (230 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (243g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others (243 grams)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-04 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 243 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 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 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 life 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $349 $250