Clicky

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
Nikon L610
(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
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

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").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The 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.

Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels
	
	

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon L610

 Z950 L610 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Kodak Z950

 L610 Z950 
IntroducedAugust 2012June 2010More recent by 26 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon L610

 Z950 L610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and L610 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
Nikon L610 Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Nikon L610 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (243g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Nikon L610
27
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (120 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography factors
Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (243 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average (240g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (120 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (120 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
Nikon L610 Vlogging features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (243g)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon L610
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix L610
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