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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2010
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was brought out 7 months before the S6100 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z950 grades against the S6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon S6100

 Z950 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Kodak Z950

 S6100 Z950 
ReleasedFebruary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S6100

 Z950 S6100 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z950 versus the S6100.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and S6100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and S6100.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6100 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography highlights
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (243 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
Nikon S6100 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
Nikon S6100 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (243g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
37
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Nikon S6100
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (243 grams)
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon S6100
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-02-09
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 6cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 243 grams (0.54 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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