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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was brought out 3 years before the WB800F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z950 matches up vs the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Samsung WB800F

 Z950 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Kodak Z950

 WB800F Z950 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Samsung WB800F

 Z950 WB800F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z950 against the WB800F.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and WB800F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and WB800F.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Z950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography features
Samsung WB800F Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (243 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (243 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
37
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (243 grams)
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak Z950 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Samsung WB800F
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $300