Canon A1300 vs Kodak Z915

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A1300 and Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and Z915 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 3 years later than the Z915 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A1300 grades versus the Z915 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Kodak EasyShare Z915. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Kodak Z915 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1300 and Kodak Z915 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A1300 versus the Z915.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and Z915 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and Z915.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A1300 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger A1300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.