Kodak EasyShare Z950 vs Samsung ST95

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Kodak EasyShare Z950 and the Samsung ST95, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 was introduced in June 2010 and Samsung ST95 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung ST95 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z950
      4. Advantage of Samsung ST95
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Samsung ST95.

      PROS

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Kodak Z950
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare Z950 over Samsung ST95.

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 vs Samsung ST95
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Casio EX-Z2000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FS12
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm Z800EXR
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      1/2-inch

      12.0 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Fujifilm F70EXR
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      1/2-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon AW100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony W290
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FS42
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Olympus 6010
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm T300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Casio EX-Z16
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Samsung SL30
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Advantage of Samsung ST95

      Samsung ST95
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST95 over Kodak EasyShare Z950.

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 vs Samsung ST95
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4608 x 3456
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1250 sec vs 1/2000 sec

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      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST93
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST150F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST6500
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST65
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST80
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST30
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      1/3-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung ST700
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung ST95
        Video Capture
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Kodak EasyShare Z950 Samsung ST95
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1250 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Samsung ST95 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Samsung ST95 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 21.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is [].

      Photography Features

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2264, 4000 x 2256, 2832 x 2128, 2048 x 1536, 1800 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung ST95 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 comes with KLIC-7003 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Samsung ST95 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1250 sec on Kodak EasyShare Z950, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung ST95.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.40 m on Kodak EasyShare Z950..

      Physical Parameters

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 body has dimensions of 110 x 67 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.64 x 1.42") and Samsung ST95 body has dimensions of 92 x 53 x 17 mm (3.62 x 2.09 x 0.67"). Kodak EasyShare Z950 weighs 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz) and Samsung ST95 weighs [].

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      110 mm

      67 mm

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      92 mm

      53 mm

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      Size comparisons of Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Samsung ST95

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Samsung ST95 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      43
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Travel Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      BAD
      20
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Samsung ST95 and give them scores of 52 and 34 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      34

      Sensor

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      POOR
      42
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel

      Photo

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      33
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Samsung ST95

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      BAD
      29
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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