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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Launched July 2010
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was introduced 10 years before the P950 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z981 matches up vs the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon P950

 Z981 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Kodak Z981

 P950 Z981 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020July 2010Newer by 115 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k201kClearer screen (+720k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon P950

 Z981 P950 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z981 against the P950.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and P950 is 66 and 52 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and P950.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon P950 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography details
Nikon P950 Portrait photography details
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography info
Nikon P950 Sports photography info
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P950 Travel photography highlights
53
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competitors (1,005g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging details
Nikon P950 Vlogging details
22
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (1,005g)
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Nikon P950
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 300 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 1005g (2.22 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 - 290 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $797