Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released May 2012
Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe Z950 was introduced 23 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z950 grades vs the V-Lux 40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Leica V-Lux 40
Z950 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Kodak Z950
V-Lux 40 | Z950 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | June 2010 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Leica V-Lux 40
Z950 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z950 compared to the V-Lux 40.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and V-Lux 40 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and V-Lux 40.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Leica |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Leica V-Lux 40 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2012-05-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 6cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 243 grams (0.54 lb) | 210 grams (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 210 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 pricing | $250 | $699 |