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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Released July 2011
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was launched 13 months earlier than the CX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z950 matches up against the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh CX5

 Z950 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Kodak Z950

 CX5 Z950 
ReleasedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 13 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX5

 Z950 CX5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z950 compared to the CX5.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and CX5 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and CX5.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Z950 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
52
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (243g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX5
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 grams (0.54 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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-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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $399