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Kodak Z950 vs Leica C

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Kodak Z950 vs Leica C Key Specs

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
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Revealed September 2013
  • Other Name is Typ112
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Kodak Z950 vs Leica C Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z950 vs Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Leica. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the C (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Z950 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Z950 was manufactured 4 years prior to the C and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z950 matches up against the C with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Leica C

 Z950 C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Kodak Z950

 C Z950 
RevealedSeptember 2013June 2010Fresher by 39 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Leica C

 Z950 C 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Leica C has specifications of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z950 vs Leica C in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z950 compared to the C.

Kodak Z950 vs Leica C size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and C is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and C.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Z950 features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The older Z950 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Leica C
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Leica C Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Leica C as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
Leica C Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography info
Leica C Landscape photography info
37
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Leica C as a Vlogging camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
39
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Kodak Z950 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Leica C
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Leica C
General Information
Brand Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Leica C
Also called - Typ112
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2013-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 6cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lbs) 195 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $1,299