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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W710

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Launched June 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W710 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z950 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z950 matches up against the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony W710

 Z950 W710 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Kodak Z950

 W710 Z950 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony W710

 Z950 W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 has 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) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z950 compared to the W710.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and W710.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W710 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Sony W710
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (243g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography information
Sony W710 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Sony W710
52
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (243g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
37
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (243g)
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Sony W710
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 6cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243g (0.54 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $90