Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak Z950

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP30 and Kodak Z950, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 15 months later than the Z950 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the Z950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Kodak EasyShare Z950. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Kodak Z950 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP30 and Kodak Z950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the Z950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and Z950 is 94 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and Z950.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP30 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.