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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z950 versus Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was revealed 2 months earlier than the CX4 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z950 scores vs the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh CX4

 Z950 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Kodak Z950

 CX4 Z950 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX4

 Z950 CX4 
LaunchedJune 2010August 2010Same age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 offers external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z950 compared to the CX4.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and CX4 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and CX4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Z950 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography information
Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX4
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 4.00 m
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 59 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 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $250 $211