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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
  • Released June 2010
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was launched 3 years prior to the S3500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z950 matches up vs the S3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon S3500

 Z950 S3500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Kodak Z950

 S3500 Z950 
RevealedFebruary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S3500

 Z950 S3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 has got external 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) and the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z950 and the S3500.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and S3500 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and S3500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3500 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Nikon S3500
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (243g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography information
Nikon S3500 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
Nikon S3500 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (243 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (129g)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography features
37
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (243g)
31
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon S3500
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 243g (0.54 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 model KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $85