Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon S6100
Z950 | S6100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Kodak Z950
S6100 | Z950 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S6100
Z950 | S6100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Look at the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon S6100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and S6100 is 89 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $195 |