Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung TL220
Z950 | TL220 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Samsung TL220 | |
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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 |