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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2010
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Updated by Nikon P310
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Kodak Z950 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was introduced 11 months before the P300 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z950 matches up versus the P300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon P300

 Z950 P300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Kodak Z950

 P300 Z950 
RevealedMay 2011June 2010More recent by 11 months
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon P300

 Z950 P300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z950 compared to the P300.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and P300 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and P300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography details
Nikon P300 Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (243g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (243 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography information
Nikon P300 Landscape photography information
37
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Nikon P300
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (243g)
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon P300
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix P300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 6cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243g (0.54 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $500