Kodak Z950 vs Olympus VR-330
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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Following is a extensive review of the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Z950 was unveiled 7 months before the VR-330 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z950 scores against the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus VR-330
| Z950 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Kodak Z950
| VR-330 | Z950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus VR-330
| Z950 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z950 and the VR-330.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and VR-330 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and VR-330.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-330 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus VR-330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus VR-330 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2011-02-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 6cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 243g (0.54 lbs) | 158g (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | KLIC-7003 | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $250 | $220 |