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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P950

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Released January 2020
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was brought out 12 years earlier than the P950 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z980 grades vs the P950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Nikon P950

 Z980 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Kodak Z980

 P950 Z980 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2009More recent by 133 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k201kCrisper display (+720k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Nikon P950

 Z980 P950 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z980 and the P950.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and P950 is 68 and 52 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and P950.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P950 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Z980 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
Nikon P950 Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
57
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography highlights
Nikon P950 Street photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography advice
Nikon P950 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
55
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging details
Nikon P950 Vlogging details
23
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,005g)
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Kodak Z980 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Nikon P950
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-05 2020-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 201k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 300s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 1005 grams (2.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 290 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $797