Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z950
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Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Successor is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
- Revealed June 2010

Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z950 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS and 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 SX510 HS (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was announced 3 years after the Z950 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX510 HS grades against the Z950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z950 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z950. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Kodak Z950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Kodak Z950
SX510 HS | Z950 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 39 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SX510 HS
Z950 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Kodak Z950
SX510 HS | Z950 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX510 HS and Kodak Z950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS and the Z950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and Z950 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and Z950.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX510 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z950 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 35-350mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
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 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 gr (0.77 lbs) | 243 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 | 250 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | KLIC-7003 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $249 | $250 |