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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was released 17 months after the SL202 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z950 matches up vs the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung SL202

 Z950 SL202 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Kodak Z950

 SL202 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung SL202

 Z950 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z950 against the SL202.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and SL202 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and SL202.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak Z950 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Z950 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Samsung SL202
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (243 grams)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (243 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
37
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (243 grams)
27
really wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung SL202
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $140