Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX150

Lets look much closer at the Kodak Z950 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was manufactured 20 months before the WX150 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z950 matches up against the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z950 against the WX150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX150 to show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older Z950 will be behind in sensor technology.