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Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z950 [S]ave

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Kodak EasyShare Z950 ×
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS ×
General
ModelKodak EasyShare Z950Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
BrandKodakCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.kodak.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberZ950SD4500 IS
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ixus 1000 hs
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110101
Width (mm)3622
Height (mm)6759
Weight (g)223189
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1800 x 1200(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2832 x 2128(6.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)-2.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MPEG-4MOV (H.264 + PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionOtherHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSchneider-Kreuznach VariogonCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 350.0036.00 - 360.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-3.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.290.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Macro focus range (cm)12 - 601 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: TTL multi-zone, center zone AFContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
1↑Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*3.1 megapixel only, in P/M modes)Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • open shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1250 - 161/4000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center weighted, spotEvaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); *Face Detect in Face AiAF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candlelight, manner/museum, text, beach, snowPortrait, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer), High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • shutter sync
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash exposure
Flash range descriptionWide: 5.4 m (@ wide, ISO 400); Tele: 3.9 m (@ tele, ISO 400)Auto ISO: 12 in. - 12 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft. (T); 30 - 3.5m (W), 1.0 - 2.0m (T)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 1.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.97
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-2.6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.68
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.79
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.1
Startup time (s)-3.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-150
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-9L
Usable battery types
  • klic-7003 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary KLIC-7003 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-9L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • kodak easyshare
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows xp sp2 / vista; mac os x 10.4 or later
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical image stabilization, Kodak's Smart Capture (Intelligent scene detection, Intelligent capture controlFull 1080p HD videos, HDMI output, Dynamic IS, Super Slow Motion Video, High-speed burst mode up to 8.8 fps (@2.5MP)



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