Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus SH-50
Z950 | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Kodak Z950
SH-50 | Z950 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | June 2010 | Newer by 31 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus SH-50
Z950 | SH-50 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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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 |