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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z950 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Z950 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z950 was released very close to the TL500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z950 scores vs the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung TL500

 Z950 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Kodak Z950

 TL500 Z950 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung TL500

 Z950 TL500 
RevealedJune 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 has got external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z950 versus Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z950 and the TL500.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and TL500 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and TL500.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z950 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Kodak Z950 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Samsung TL500 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
66
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (386g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography factors
37
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
64
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (386g)
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung TL500
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung TL500
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung TL500
Alternate name - EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 6cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lbs) 386 grams (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7003 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $527