Kodak Z950 vs Sony W290
89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
28 Overall
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Its time to look more in depth at the Kodak Z950 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Z950 was unveiled 17 months later than the W290 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z950 matches up versus the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony W290
| Z950 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Kodak Z950
| W290 | Z950 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony W290
| Z950 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z950 against the W290.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and W290 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and W290.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Z950 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias 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 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 6cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 243 gr (0.54 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $250 | $230 |
