Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z950

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z950. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Kodak Z950 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.