Kodak Z950 vs Samsung DV300F
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012
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Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z950 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z950 was brought out 18 months prior to the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z950 grades vs the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung DV300F
| Z950 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Kodak Z950
| DV300F | Z950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung DV300F
| Z950 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z950 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 offers 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) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Kodak Z950 and Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z950 against the DV300F.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and DV300F is 89 and 96 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and DV300F.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Samsung DV300F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| 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 focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 6cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.40 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 243 gr (0.54 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $250 | $200 |