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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-H30 versus Kodak Z950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and Z950 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 7 months later than the Z950 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H30 scores against the Z950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Kodak Z950

 EX-H30 Z950 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Casio EX-H30

 Z950 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Kodak Z950

 EX-H30 Z950 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Kodak Z950 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 vs the Z950.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and Z950 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and Z950.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Kodak Z950 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Kodak Z950
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Kodak Z950 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (243 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (243 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Kodak Z950
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 243 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-130 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $709 $250