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Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(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
Kodak Z915
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Kodak Z915

 A1200 Z915 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon A1200

 Z915 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Kodak Z915

 A1200 Z915 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

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

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
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includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography features
Kodak Z915 Street photography features
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Sports photography highlights
23
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography information
Kodak Z915 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
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pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Kodak Z915
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot A1200Kodak EasyShare Z915
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