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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JZ500 and Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced about the same time to the Z950 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the JZ500 grades against the Z950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Kodak Z950

 JZ500 Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Z950 JZ500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Kodak Z950

 JZ500 Z950 
IntroducedJune 2010June 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Kodak Z950 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Kodak Z950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 and the Z950.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Z950 is 93 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and Z950.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Kodak Z950 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (243g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z950 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
52
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (243 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Kodak Z950
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (243 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Kodak Z950
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 243g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-45A KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $250