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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W370

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Kodak Z950 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was unveiled 6 months after the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z950 scores vs the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony W370

 Z950 W370 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Kodak Z950

 W370 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony W370

 Z950 W370 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z950 vs Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z950 versus the W370.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and W370.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W370 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Sony W370
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (243g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Sony W370
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (243g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Sony W370
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $230