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Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released June 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX550 versus Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and Z950 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 19 months after the Z950 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the Z950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Kodak Z950

 Fujifilm JX550 Z950 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Z950 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Kodak Z950

 Fujifilm JX550 Z950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Kodak Z950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the Z950.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and Z950 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and Z950.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography factors
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
Kodak Z950 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z950 Sports photography factors
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (243g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography details
34
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Kodak Z950 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Kodak Z950
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 243g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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-45A KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $250