Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55
89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony H55
Z950 | H55 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Kodak Z950
H55 | Z950 |
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Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony H55
Z950 | H55 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | June 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and H55 is 89 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |