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Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX150

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX150 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony WX150

 Z950 WX150 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Kodak Z950

 WX150 Z950 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 20 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony WX150

 Z950 WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

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

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (243g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Sony WX150
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos
Style of battery - 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $300