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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon AW110
  • Renewed by Nikon AW130
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Kodak Z950 and Nikon AW120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z950 was revealed 4 years prior to the AW120 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z950 grades versus the AW120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon AW120

 Z950 AW120 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Kodak Z950

 AW120 Z950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon AW120

 Z950 AW120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z950 and Nikon AW120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z950 against the AW120.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and AW120 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and AW120.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW120 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older Z950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography info
Nikon AW120 Street photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (243g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
Nikon AW120 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
Nikon AW120 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (243 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography highlights
37
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Nikon AW120 Vlogging details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (243 grams)
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon AW120
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lbs) 213 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 350 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $350