Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung MV800
Z950 | MV800 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Kodak Z950
MV800 | Z950 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung MV800
Z950 | MV800 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and MV800 is 89 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Samsung MV800 | |
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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 |