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Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony TX1

 Z950 TX1 
ReleasedJune 2010August 2009Newer 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and TX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Sony TX1
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (243g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Sony TX1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography details
Sony TX1 Landscape photography details
37
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Sony TX1
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (243g)
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Sony TX1
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Sony 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