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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
Samsung SL102
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung SL102

 Z950 SL102 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Kodak Z950

 SL102 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung SL102

 Z950 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

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

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (243g)
55
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (243 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
37
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (243g)
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung SL102
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung SL102
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
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