Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Z950 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Kodak Z950
Galaxy Camera 4G | Z950 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |