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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S5300 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
  • Launched June 2010
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and S5300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was manufactured 4 years before the S5300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z950 scores vs the S5300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon S5300

 Z950 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Kodak Z950

 S5300 Z950 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S5300

 Z950 S5300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5300 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z950 against the S5300.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and S5300 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and S5300.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S5300 to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography details
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Nikon S5300
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (243 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (138g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography factors
Nikon S5300 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography advice
Nikon S5300 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (243g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average (138 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
37
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Nikon S5300 Vlogging details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (243g)
35
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (138 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon S5300
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 243 gr (0.54 pounds) 138 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 life - 180 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $180