Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S31

On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Z950 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") have different sensor sizes.

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The Z950 was released 4 years prior to the S31 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z950 scores vs the S31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z950 vs the S31.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and S31 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and S31.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z950 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak Z950 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.