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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 X20 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and Z950 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 2 years later than the Z950 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the Z950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Kodak Z950

 Fujifilm X20 Z950 
AnnouncedApril 2013June 2010Fresher by 35 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Fujifilm X20

 Z950 Fujifilm X20 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Kodak Z950

 Fujifilm X20 Z950 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the Z950.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and Z950 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and Z950.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X20 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
Kodak Z950 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
37
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
Kodak Z950 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Kodak Z950
 Fujifilm X20Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm X20 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lb) 243 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 life 270 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $250