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Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Launched June 2010
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z30 and Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 16 months earlier than the Z950 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the Z950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Kodak Z950

 Fujifilm Z30 Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Fujifilm Z30

 Z950 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 16 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Kodak Z950

 Fujifilm Z30 Z950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 provides outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has specifications 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 vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the Z950.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and Z950 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and Z950.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Z950 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography info
Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
52
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (243 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z950 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (243g)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Kodak Z950
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 8cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 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
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 model NP-45 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $250