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Kodak Z950 vs Sony H20

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Released May 2009
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Kodak Z950 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was announced 14 months after the H20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z950 scores versus the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony H20

 Z950 H20 
ReleasedJune 2010May 2009Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Kodak Z950

 H20 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony H20

 Z950 H20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 offers outside 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 Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z950 versus the H20.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and H20.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Kodak Z950 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z950 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (243g)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (243 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
great zoom (380mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Sony H20
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (243 grams)
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Sony H20
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-05-14
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 6cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 grams (0.54 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $249