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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S9900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was launched 5 years prior to the S9900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z950 scores vs the S9900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon S9900

 Z950 S9900 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Kodak Z950

 S9900 Z950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015June 2010Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon S9900

 Z950 S9900 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and S9900 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and S9900.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Z950 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Nikon S9900
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (243g)
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
Nikon S9900 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (243g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competition (289 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography highlights
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9900 Vlogging factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (243g)
73
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no microphone port
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon S9900
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lbs) 289 gr (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $300