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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P950

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed 9 years earlier than the P950 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z5120 scores versus the P950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon P950

 Z5120 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Kodak Z5120

 P950 Z5120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020January 2012More modern by 97 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P950

 Z5120 P950 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z5120 vs the P950.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and P950 is 68 and 52 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and P950.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography details
Nikon P950 Portrait photography details
50
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
57
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
Nikon P950 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
53
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Nikon P950
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography features
Nikon P950 Travel photography features
57
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than average in class (1,005g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P950 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
26
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
59
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (1,005 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P950
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 300s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 1005 gr (2.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 life - 290 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $797