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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced June 2010
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets look much closer at the Kodak Z950 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was brought out 3 months before the G700SE which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z950 scores vs the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh G700SE

 Z950 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Kodak Z950

 G700SE Z950 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh G700SE

 Z950 G700SE 
ReleasedJune 2010October 2010Same age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 has got outside 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) while the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z950 compared to the G700SE.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and G700SE is 89 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and G700SE.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
focusing manually
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (243 grams)
51
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (243g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (243g)
23
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Ricoh G700SE
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $0