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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
Sony W230
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony W230

 Z950 W230 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Kodak Z950

 W230 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony W230

 Z950 W230 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography factors
Sony W230 Street photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (243g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (243g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Sony W230
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (243g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Sony W230
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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