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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon P330
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Z950 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z950 was revealed 4 years earlier than the P340 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z950 scores against the P340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon P340

 Z950 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Kodak Z950

 P340 Z950 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon P340

 Z950 P340 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon P340 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon P340 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z950 versus the P340.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and P340 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and P340.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Z950 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged Z950 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Nikon P340
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (243 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Nikon P340
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
Nikon P340 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (243 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P340 Landscape photography advice
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Nikon P340 Vlogging details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (243 grams)
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon P340
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix P340
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 6cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 grams (0.54 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 273
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $380