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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and Z950 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 2 years after the Z950 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the Z950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Kodak Z950

 EX-ZR400 Z950 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Z950 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z950

 EX-ZR400 Z950 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the Z950.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and Z950 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and Z950.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (243g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 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 15 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical 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 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 500 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $250