Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon S3600
Z950 | S3600 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Kodak Z950
S3600 | Z950 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | June 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S3600
Z950 | S3600 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Contrast the Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and S3600 is 89 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | |
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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 |