Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915
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Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
- Released January 2009

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A1200 and Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A1200 was introduced 2 years later than the Z915 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A1200 matches up against the Z915 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Kodak EasyShare Z915. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Kodak Z915 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Kodak Z915
A1200 | Z915 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon A1200
Z915 | A1200 |
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and Kodak Z915
A1200 | Z915 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Kodak Z915 has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A1200 and Kodak Z915 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A1200 compared to the Z915.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and Z915 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and Z915.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A1200 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent A1200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Kodak EasyShare Z915 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-350mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 | 200 photographs | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $109 | $200 |