Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3300

Here, we are reviewing the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was brought out 19 months before the S3300 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z950 scores vs the S3300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 has got outer 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) while the Nikon S3300 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z950 vs the S3300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and S3300 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and S3300.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.