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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W800

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released June 2010
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Kodak Z950 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was released 4 years earlier than the W800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z950 grades against the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony W800

 Z950 W800 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Kodak Z950

 W800 Z950 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony W800

 Z950 W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z950 vs Sony W800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z950 against the W800.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and W800.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography details
Sony W800 Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
good resolution (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography features
Sony W800 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography advice
Sony W800 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others in class (125g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
37
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging highlights
Sony W800 Vlogging highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (243g)
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Sony W800
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-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
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $90