Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z950

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX220 HS versus Kodak Z950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The SX220 HS was announced 8 months later than the Z950 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX220 HS grades versus the Z950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z950. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Kodak Z950 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Canon SX220 HS versus Kodak Z950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS against the Z950.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and Z950 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and Z950.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX220 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.