Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30
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![Kodak EasyShare Z950 front Kodak EasyShare Z950 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-Z950/Kodak-Z950-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S30 front Nikon Coolpix S30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S30/Nikon-S30-front.jpg)
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Z950 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") come with different sensor sizing.
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The Z950 was unveiled 19 months before the S30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z950 scores vs the S30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon S30
Z950 | S30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Kodak Z950
S30 | Z950 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S30
Z950 | S30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon S30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z950 versus the S30.
![Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 size comparison Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z950-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S30-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and S30 is 89 and 90 respectively.
![Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z950-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and S30.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z950 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Kodak Z950 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Z950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z950-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z950-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 6cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 243 gr (0.54 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 |
Battery type | - | AA |
Battery model | KLIC-7003 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $250 | $119 |