Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300
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35 Features
29 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon P300
Z950 | P300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Kodak Z950
P300 | Z950 | |||
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Revealed | May 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon P300
Z950 | P300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Kodak Z950 and Nikon P300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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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 |