Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS ×
Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX120 ISKodak EasyShare Z812 IS
BrandCanonKodak
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.kodak.com
Model numberSX120 ISZ812 IS
Camera formatMid-SizedSLR-style
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111108
Width (mm)4576
Height (mm)7074
Weight (g)302300
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX110 IS-
SuccessorCanon SX130 IS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)108.2
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.581.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 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)
  • 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)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1836(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.32
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1024x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)Quicktime MOV (MPEG4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element)Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 360.0036.00 - 432.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 60.00-
Zoom ratio (x)1012
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 5020 - 130
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4.2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with Face Detect AF, Single AF point, Selectable AF frame size: normal, or small5-zone Contrast Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Electronic viewfinder (details unknown)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*3200 in special scene mode)Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*2.2 mpix or below in PASM modes)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • open shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 151/1000 - 1/2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AEMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot (zone tracks with 5 focus zones)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesEasy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), Indoor, Kids & PetsPortrait, sports, landscape, night landscape, night portrait, flower, sunset, backlight, candlelight, manner/ museum
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 50 cm - 4.0 m (W), 1.0 cm - 2.5 m (T) (1.6 - 13 ft. (W), 3.3 - 8.2 ft. (T))Wide: 5.6 m, tele: 3.2 m (smart scene mode)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 1.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-24
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • camera dock
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.07-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.32
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.8-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.93-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)3.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370-
Battery form factor2 x AA1 x CR-V3 or 2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • li ion or nimh rechargeable
  • lithium disposable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x CR-V3 Lithium disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • kodak easyshare
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x 10.3 or higher
  • windows xp or higher
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face and Motion Detection, Smart Auto, Intelligent Contrast Correction.-



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