Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB30F
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Following is a extended analysis of the Kodak Z950 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z950 was announced 3 years earlier than the WB30F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z950 matches up against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung WB30F
| Z950 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Kodak Z950
| WB30F | Z950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung WB30F
| Z950 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z950 versus the WB30F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and WB30F is 89 and 96 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and WB30F.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Samsung WB30F |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-07 |
| 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 6cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 243g (0.54 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $250 | $180 |