Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S32

Below is a extended analysis of the Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is pretty well matched but the Z950 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Z950 was announced 4 years prior to the S32 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z950 matches up versus the S32 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z950 versus the S32.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and S32 is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and S32.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z950 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S32 will give more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Z950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.