Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Kodak Z950 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z950 was released 17 months later than the W230 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z950 matches up versus the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony W230
Z950 | W230 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Kodak Z950
W230 | Z950 |
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Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony W230
Z950 | W230 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z950 versus Sony W230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z950 versus the W230.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and W230.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Z950 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 6cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/8s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 243 grams (0.54 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $250 | $180 |