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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look closer at the Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was launched 11 months later than the TL220 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z950 scores vs the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung TL220

 Z950 TL220 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Kodak Z950

 TL220 Z950 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung TL220

 Z950 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 has physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z950 against the TL220.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and TL220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and TL220.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Z950 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (243 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (243g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
37
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
really wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (243 grams)
30
really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung TL220
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-08-13
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 6cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 grams (0.54 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $90