Kodak Z950 vs Sony S950

Below is a extended overview of the Kodak Z950 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was announced 17 months later than the S950 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z950 scores vs the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z950 vs the S950.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and S950 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and S950.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Kodak Z950 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Z950 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.