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Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX500

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2010
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Old Model is Sony WX350
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z950 scores vs the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Sony WX500

 Z950 WX500 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Kodak Z950

 WX500 Z950 
IntroducedApril 2015June 2010More modern by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Sony WX500

 Z950 WX500 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z950 against the WX500.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and WX500.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX500 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography info
Sony WX500 Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Sony WX500 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (243g)
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (236g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography information
Sony WX500 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
great battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competitors (236g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography info
Sony WX500 Landscape photography info
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
great battery life (360 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Sony WX500 Vlogging details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (236g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Sony WX500
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $348