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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was introduced 17 months before the CX6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z950 matches up vs the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh CX6

 Z950 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Kodak Z950

 CX6 Z950 
AnnouncedNovember 2011June 2010Fresher by 17 months
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX6

 Z950 CX6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. 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 CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Z950 vs the CX6.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and CX6 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and CX6.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Z950 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (243g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (243g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (243g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX6
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-11-15
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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $595