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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced June 2010
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Kodak Z950 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar but the Z950 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The Z950 was launched 3 years earlier than the EX2F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z950 matches up against the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung EX2F

 Z950 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Kodak Z950

 EX2F Z950 
AnnouncedDecember 2012June 2010More modern by 30 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung EX2F

 Z950 EX2F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 has got exterior dimensions 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 EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z950 and the EX2F.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and EX2F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and EX2F.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Z950 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The more aged Z950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (243g)
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography info
Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (243g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (294g)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (243g)
71
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung EX2F
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.54 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model KLIC-7003 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $478