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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak Z950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z950 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Z950 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Kodak Z950

 Galaxy Camera 4G Z950 
AnnouncedAugust 2012June 2010More recent by 26 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Z950 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 offers external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z950 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Z950 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
52
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than average (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
37
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
36
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $550