Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Nikon Coolpix P950. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon P950
| Z981 | P950 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Kodak Z981
| P950 | Z981 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2020 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 115 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 201k | Clearer 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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and P950 is 66 and 52 respectively.
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.
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P950 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Nikon 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 |