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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Z950 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 6 years after the Z950 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX730 HS scores versus the Z950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Kodak Z950

 SX730 HS Z950 
ReleasedApril 2017June 2010More modern by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon SX730 HS

 Z950 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z950

 SX730 HS Z950 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the Z950.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and Z950 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and Z950.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to provide greater detail having its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
good resolution (20.3MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography information
Kodak Z950 Street photography information
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (300g)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (243g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Kodak Z950
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic jack
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (243g)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-04-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 243 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $399 $250