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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S640

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S640 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
  • Announced June 2010
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was released 11 months later than the S640 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z950 grades vs the S640 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon S640

 Z950 S640 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Kodak Z950

 S640 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S640

 Z950 S640 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has sizing of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z950 and the S640.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and S640 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and S640.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer Z950 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography info
Nikon S640 Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography highlights
Nikon S640 Street photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography information
Nikon S640 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than average (130g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
37
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon S640
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 6cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model KLIC-7003 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $225