If you are looking forward to purchasing a better camera than the Kodak EasyShare Z915, it is advisable that you go for the Kodak EasyShare Z950. This camera has more advanced features for both video and photo shooting plus it gives the user better manual control when using it.

 

Kodak EasyShare Z950 is capable of HD video shooting with superior image quality at 12MP. Not forgetting that this is a megazoom camera that draws you closer to far away objects making it possible to take clearer and good quality shots.

 

Concisely, this is a valuable camera that has a lot of features to offer in a compact body.

 

Design

Kodak EasyShare Z950 has a sleek trendy design and is often black in color. Its body is more compact than the Z915. With dimensions of 2.6 × 4.3 × 1.4 inches (HWD) and weighing about 223g, this camera is a lot lighter than its predecessor hence a bit easier to carry around while on the go. Kodak EasyShare Z950 has no flash turret thus is also less taller than its predecessor (Z915)

 

The camera has good curves for a better hand grip and is covered by rubber for most of its exterior to ensure that the user savors an enhanced grip.  The camera more so has simple to understand and relatively large control buttons which makes it extremely easy to use. Also you will find an SD memory card slot on the camera.

 

Generally, the Kodak EasyShare Z950 is made with a plastic body but it still has a good built quality.

 

Features

1. Operating System Support: Windows, Mac OS

2. 12 Megapixels CCD Image Sensor

3. 10 × Optical Zoom

4. 5 × Digital Zoom

5. Maximum Video Resolution: 1280 × 720

6. ISO 100-3200

7. HD Video Shooting Speed: 30 fps

8. 3.0 Inch LCD Screen

9. Scene Detection Technology

10. YouTube Capture Mode

11. 17 Scene Modes

12. AF System

13. 5 Color Modes

14. Auto Flash Mode

15. Face Detection

16. Panorama Mode

17. Built-in Flash

18. KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology

19. Kodak Smart Capture Feature

20. Kodak EasyShare Software

21. Opitical Image Stabilization

22. Weight: 8.2 oz (223g)

23. Height: 2.6 inches

24. Width: 4.3 inches

25. Depth: 1.4 inches

26. Warranty: 1 year

27. Battery Life: 220 Shots

28. Internal Memory: 32MB

29. USB 2.0 Compatibility

 

Pros

With a 10 × Optical Zoom, this camera gives you extra flexibility especially when taking shots of reasonably distant objects or events. One can moreover take sharper and more precise shots using the Kodak EasyShare Z950 due to the image stabilization system which prevents shake or image blur.  

 

When using the Kodak EasyShare Z950, users will certainly enjoy the Smart Capture Feature which identifies suitable scenes depending on the environment where the shots are being taken from and automatically adjusts camera settings to make it possible for quality shots to be taken in that particular environment.

 

Other benefits of using this camera include ease of use, exceptional low light performance and Kodak’s EasyShare system.

 

Cons

There is a long time lag in between shots so you must be prepared to exercise a great deal of patience when using the Kodak EasyShare Z950. Its slow performance can sometimes prove quite annoying.

 

Conclusion

Kodak EasyShare Z950 has a wide feature set and produces great quality images. Overall, it offers excellent value for its price.