Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Z950 was released 19 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z950 scores against the SP-620 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
Z950 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Kodak Z950
SP-620 UZ | Z950 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
Z950 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z950 compared to the SP-620 UZ.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and SP-620 UZ is 89 and 78 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and SP-620 UZ.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 6cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 243g (0.54 pounds) | 435g (0.96 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $250 | $199 |