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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Revealed June 2010
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released April 2014
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S810c which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z950 grades vs the S810c for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon S810c

 Z950 S810c 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Kodak Z950

 S810c Z950 
ReleasedApril 2014June 2010Newer by 46 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S810c

 Z950 S810c 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon S810c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z950 and the S810c.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and S810c is 89 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and S810c.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S810c to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Nikon S810c
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (243 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (216 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography advice
Nikon S810c Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
Nikon S810c Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (243 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (216g)
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
37
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (270 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging info
Nikon S810c Vlogging info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (243 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (216 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon S810c
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 6cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 grams (0.54 pounds) 216 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 - 270 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $350