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Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 SX620 HS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX620 HS and Kodak Z950, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Z950 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 5 years later than the Z950 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores vs the Z950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Kodak Z950

 SX620 HS Z950 
LaunchedMay 2016June 2010More recent by 72 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SX620 HS

 Z950 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Kodak Z950

 SX620 HS Z950 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS features external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the Z950.

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and Z950 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and Z950.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography advice
Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Kodak Z950
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography advice
Kodak Z950 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than average (182g)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (243g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (243g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-05-10 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 243 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $279 $250