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Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak Z950 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was announced at a similar time to the H55 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z950 matches up vs the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony H55

 Z950 H55 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Kodak Z950

 H55 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony H55

 Z950 H55 
IntroducedJune 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z950 versus Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z950 versus the H55.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and H55 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and H55.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H55 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Sony H55 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (243 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Sony H55
52
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (243 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Sony H55
37
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (243g)
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Sony H55
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $235