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Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX610 HS
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX600 HS and Kodak Z950, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and Z950 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the Z950 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX600 HS grades against the Z950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Kodak Z950

 SX600 HS Z950 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Z950 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Kodak Z950

 SX600 HS Z950 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS versus the Z950.

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and Z950 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and Z950.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX600 HS to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography details
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography information
Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
52
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging features
Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competitors (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (243g)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 243g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 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 release $249 $250