Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5
89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010
Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z950 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z950 was announced within a month of the WX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z950 matches up against the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony WX5
Z950 | WX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Kodak Z950
WX5 | Z950 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony WX5
Z950 | WX5 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | July 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z950 and Sony WX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z950 against the WX5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and WX5 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and WX5.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 6cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 243g (0.54 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 ID | KLIC-7003 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $250 | $250 |