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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7800 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is very well matched but the Z950 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Z950 was announced 4 years prior to the P7800 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z950 matches up vs the P7800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon P7800

 Z950 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Kodak Z950

 P7800 Z950 
LaunchedNovember 2013June 2010More modern by 41 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon P7800

 Z950 P7800 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has specifications of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z950 and the P7800.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and P7800 is 89 and 82 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and P7800.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The Z950 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged Z950 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Nikon P7800 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (243g)
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
Nikon P7800 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
Nikon P7800 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (243g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery pack (350 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (399 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography advice
37
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
58
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (243 grams)
75
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competition (399 grams)
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon P7800
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing range 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lbs) 399 gr (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $550