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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was revealed 5 months later than the S6000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z950 grades against the S6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon S6000

 Z950 S6000 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Kodak Z950

 S6000 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S6000

 Z950 S6000 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z950 and the S6000.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and S6000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and S6000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
29
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Nikon S6000
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (243g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6000 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
Nikon S6000 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (243 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
37
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Nikon S6000 Vlogging details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (243g)
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon S6000
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 6cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID KLIC-7003 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $300