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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 HZ35W
(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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Kodak Z950 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was revealed at a similar time to the HZ35W which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z950 matches up versus the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Z950 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Kodak Z950

 HZ35W Z950 
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung HZ35W

 Z950 HZ35W 
RevealedJune 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z950 against the HZ35W.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and HZ35W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and HZ35W.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (243g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
52
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (243g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
37
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (243 grams)
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung HZ35W
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 6cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243g (0.54 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
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 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $300