Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Also referred to as ES55

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Z950 was revealed 18 months after the SL102 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z950 matches up against the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Samsung SL102. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung SL102
Z950 | SL102 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Kodak Z950
SL102 | Z950 |
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Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung SL102
Z950 | SL102 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z950 and the SL102.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and SL102 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and SL102.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Z950 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z950 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Samsung |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Samsung SL102 |
Otherwise known as | - | ES55 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-01-08 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 6cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 243g (0.54 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $130 |