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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released June 2010
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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX400 IS and Kodak Z950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Z950 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 4 years after the Z950 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up against the Z950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Kodak Z950

 SX400 IS Z950 
ReleasedJuly 2014June 2010More modern by 51 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Z950 SX400 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Kodak Z950

 SX400 IS Z950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Kodak Z950 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS against the Z950.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Z950 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and Z950.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Kodak Z950
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
60
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
52
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Kodak Z950
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $229 $250