Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S30

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and S30 is 89 and 90 respectively.

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.