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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Kodak Z950 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was announced 14 months later than the HZ10W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z950 scores against the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung HZ10W

 Z950 HZ10W 
IntroducedJune 2010May 2009Fresher by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Kodak Z950

 HZ10W Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung HZ10W

 Z950 HZ10W 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z950 vs the HZ10W.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and HZ10W is 89 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and HZ10W.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Z950 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Z950 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (243g)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (243g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (249g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
37
manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
35
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (243 grams)
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung HZ10W
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 6cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $300