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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak Z950 versus Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was introduced 3 years earlier than the SH-50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z950 grades versus the SH-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus SH-50

 Z950 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Kodak Z950

 SH-50 Z950 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus SH-50

 Z950 SH-50 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z950 versus Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z950 vs the SH-50.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and SH-50 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and SH-50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography highlights
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography information
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (243g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (269 grams)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
37
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Vlogging camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus SH-50
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus SH-50
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Olympus SH-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.54 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 model KLIC-7003 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $300