Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2012
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon L610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z950 was released 3 years prior to the L610 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z950 grades vs the L610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Nikon Coolpix L610. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon L610
Z950 | L610 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Kodak Z950
L610 | Z950 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | June 2010 | More recent by 26 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon L610
Z950 | L610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 provides 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) while the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon L610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z950 versus the L610.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and L610 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and L610.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2012-08-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 6cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/6000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 243g (0.54 pounds) | 240g (0.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 120 shots |
Battery format | - | AA |
Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $150 |