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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak Z950 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was launched 3 years earlier than the WB250F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z950 grades against the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung WB250F

 Z950 WB250F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Kodak Z950

 WB250F Z950 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung WB250F

 Z950 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Kodak Z950 versus Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z950 vs the WB250F.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and WB250F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB250F to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (243g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
52
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (243 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (243g)
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung WB250F
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.54 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $250