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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z950 and Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was revealed 5 months later than the HZ30W and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z950 scores vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Z950 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Kodak Z950

 HZ30W Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung HZ30W

 Z950 HZ30W 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z950 compared to the HZ30W.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and HZ30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (243g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (243 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
37
focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (243 grams)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung HZ30W
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 6cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7003 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $250 $280