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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was unveiled 4 years before the S3600 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z950 grades vs the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon S3600

 Z950 S3600 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Kodak Z950

 S3600 Z950 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S3600

 Z950 S3600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 has got outside 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) whilst the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z950 compared to the S3600.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and S3600 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and S3600.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to render extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
good resolution (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography information
Nikon S3600 Street photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Nikon S3600
52
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average in class (125g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
37
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Nikon S3600
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon S3600
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 6cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $200