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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L100

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Launched June 2010
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L100 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was announced 17 months later than the L100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z950 matches up versus the L100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon L100

 Z950 L100 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Kodak Z950

 L100 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon L100

 Z950 L100 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 comes with external 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) while the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z950 compared to the L100.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and L100 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and L100.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Kodak Z950 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Z950 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography information
Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography factors
Nikon L100 Street photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
Nikon L100 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Nikon L100
52
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (243g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Nikon L100
37
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
Nikon L100 Vlogging features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (243g)
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon L100
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 lbs) 360g (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID KLIC-7003 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $399