Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1
89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009
Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Kodak Z950 and Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the Z950 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z950 was manufactured 11 months after the TX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z950 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z950 matches up vs the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony TX1
Z950 | TX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | June 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Kodak Z950
TX1 | Z950 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony TX1
Z950 | TX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z950 and Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z950 vs the TX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and TX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and TX1.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z950 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Z950 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Z950 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 6cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 243 grams (0.54 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | KLIC-7003 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $250 | $350 |