Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX350
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Superseded the Sony WX300
- Successor is Sony WX500
Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX350 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z950 was launched 4 years before the WX350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z950 grades versus the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony WX350
Z950 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Kodak Z950
WX350 | Z950 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | June 2010 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony WX350
Z950 | WX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z950 and the WX350.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and WX350.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX350 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Z950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 6cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" 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 life | - | 470 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $250 | $270 |