Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950
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36 Features
43 Overall
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89 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z950. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Kodak Z950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Kodak Z950
SX270 HS | Z950 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 34 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SX270 HS
Z950 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Kodak Z950
SX270 HS | Z950 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon SX270 HS versus Kodak Z950 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | |
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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 |