Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak Z950 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was introduced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z950 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 provides outer measurements 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z950 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.