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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P950

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
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
  • Introduced January 2020
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Kodak Z990 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and P950 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was released 10 years prior to the P950 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Z990 scores versus the P950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Nikon P950

 Z990 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Kodak Z990

 P950 Z990 
IntroducedJanuary 2020January 2011More modern by 109 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Nikon P950

 Z990 P950 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z990 versus Nikon P950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z990 and the P950.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and P950 is 68 and 52 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and P950.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P950 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Z990 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P950 Portrait photography factors
41
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
57
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography highlights
Nikon P950 Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography details
Nikon P950 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P950 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z990
Vlogging with Nikon P950
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
59
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
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Kodak Z990 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Nikon P950
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Nikon Coolpix P950
Alternate name EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-04 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 300 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 1005 gr (2.22 lb)
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 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 - 290 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $797