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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released June 2010
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Kodak Z950 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WB50F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z950 grades vs the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung WB50F

 Z950 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Kodak Z950

 WB50F Z950 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung WB50F

 Z950 WB50F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 comes with 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) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z950 versus the WB50F.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and WB50F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (243g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (207g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
37
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (243g)
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung WB50F
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 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
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $180