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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was announced 10 months later than the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z950 scores vs the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh CX2

 Z950 CX2 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Kodak Z950

 CX2 Z950 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX2

 Z950 CX2 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z950 and the CX2.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and CX2 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and CX2.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Kodak Z950 to produce extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z950 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (243 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (243g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (243 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX2
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $341