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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX280 HS
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX270 HS versus Kodak Z950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 2 years after the Z950 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX270 HS grades against the Z950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Kodak Z950

 SX270 HS Z950 
IntroducedMarch 2013June 2010More modern by 34 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SX270 HS

 Z950 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Kodak Z950

 SX270 HS Z950 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS versus the Z950.

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and Z950 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and Z950.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX270 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography information
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography details
Kodak Z950 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography info
Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Kodak Z950
61
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (243g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography information
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography information
41
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Kodak Z950
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (243 grams)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $284 $250