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Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2100

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak Z950 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was introduced 6 months later than the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z950 scores versus the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony S2100

 Z950 S2100 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Kodak Z950

 S2100 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony S2100

 Z950 S2100 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony S2100 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).

Look at the Kodak Z950 and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z950 vs the S2100.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and S2100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (243g)
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography factors
Sony S2100 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (243g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
37
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (243g)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Sony S2100
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 243 grams (0.54 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $0