Kodak Z950 vs Sony HX30V

Lets look a little more closely at the Kodak Z950 vs Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was launched 20 months prior to the HX30V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z950 grades versus the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z950 vs Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z950 vs the HX30V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and HX30V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and HX30V.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.