Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S800c

Let's look a little more in depth at the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S800c which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z950 scores versus the S800c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 enjoys outside measurements 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 S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S800c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z950 and the S800c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and S800c is 89 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and S800c.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S800c to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.