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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Kodak Z950 versus Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the PL210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z950 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z950 grades vs the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung PL210

 Z950 PL210 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Kodak Z950

 PL210 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung PL210

 Z950 PL210 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z950 versus Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z950 vs the PL210.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and PL210 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and PL210.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL210 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Samsung PL210
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (243 grams)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL210 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (243g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (243 grams)
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung PL210
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung PL210
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung PL210
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focus range 6cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243g (0.54 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $200