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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Kodak Z950 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was launched 18 months later than the TL100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z950 matches up vs the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung TL100

 Z950 TL100 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Kodak Z950

 TL100 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung TL100

 Z950 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z950 and Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z950 versus the TL100.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and TL100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and TL100.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent Z950 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (243g)
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
52
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (219g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (219 grams)
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung TL100
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as - ST50
Category 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 6cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $22