Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ25W
Portability
89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Portability
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched June 2010
Samsung HZ25W
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Following is a detailed review of the Kodak Z950 and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z950 scores vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung HZ25W
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Kodak Z950
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Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung HZ25W
| Z950 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 has got outside 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) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z950 compared to the HZ25W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and HZ25W is 89 and 70 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and HZ25W.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
focusing manually
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (243 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (243 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (243g)
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Alternate name | - | WB5000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2010-07-06 |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 6cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.40 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 fps) |
| Maximum 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 gr (0.54 lbs) | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $250 | $350 |