Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon P330

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.

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Nikon Coolpix P340. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon P340
Z950 | P340 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Kodak Z950
P340 | Z950 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon P340
Z950 | P340 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P340 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Nikon Coolpix P340 | |
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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 |