Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW130
89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
91 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
42
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released June 2010
(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
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Older Model is Nikon AW120
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW130 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z950 and Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Z950 was introduced 5 years prior to the AW130 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z950 matches up against the AW130 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW130 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Nikon Coolpix AW130. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Nikon AW130 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon AW130
| Z950 | AW130 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Kodak Z950
| AW130 | Z950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 56 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon AW130
| Z950 | AW130 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z950 and Nikon AW130 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z950 compared to the AW130.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and AW130 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and AW130.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon AW130 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsStreet Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsSports Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesTravel Comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingLandscape Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoVlogging Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Nikon |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2015-02-10 |
| Physical type | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 6cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.40 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| 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 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 243g (0.54 pounds) | 221g (0.49 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 370 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | KLIC-7003 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $250 | $398 |
