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Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
Sony WX5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony WX5

 Z950 WX5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Kodak Z950

 WX5 Z950 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony WX5

 Z950 WX5 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and WX5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography details
Sony WX5 Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (243g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
Sony WX5 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging info
Sony WX5 Vlogging info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (243g)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Sony WX5
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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
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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