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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak Z950 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z950 was brought out 14 months earlier than the MV800 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z950 matches up vs the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung MV800

 Z950 MV800 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Kodak Z950

 MV800 Z950 
ReleasedSeptember 2011June 2010More recent by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung MV800

 Z950 MV800 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 provides exterior 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 MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z950 versus Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z950 and the MV800.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and MV800 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Z950 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography advice
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (243g)
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others (121g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
Samsung MV800 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (243g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
37
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than others (243g)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung MV800
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $499