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Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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
  • Announced June 2010
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Z950, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the Z950 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Z300 being a Ultracompact camera and the Kodak Z950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores against the Z950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Kodak Z950

 Fujifilm Z300 Z950 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Fujifilm Z300

 Z950 Fujifilm Z300 
AnnouncedJune 2010June 2009Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Kodak Z950

 Fujifilm Z300 Z950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Kodak Z950 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the Z950.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and Z950 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and Z950.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Z950 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (155g)
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z950 Sports photography factors
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
54
has focus via touch
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (155g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (243 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
31
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (243 grams)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Kodak Z950
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-06-12 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 155g (0.34 lb) 243g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-45 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $250