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Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2000

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Kodak Z950 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z950 was launched 6 months later than the S2000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z950 grades vs the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony S2000

 Z950 S2000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Kodak Z950

 S2000 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony S2000

 Z950 S2000 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 offers external measurements 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 S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z950 and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z950 and the S2000.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and S2000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Kodak Z950 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2000 Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Sony S2000
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (243 grams)
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (243 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
37
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Sony S2000
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (243 grams)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Sony S2000
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $225