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Canon A2500 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon A2500 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A2500 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A2500 vs Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and Z915 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was brought out 4 years later than the Z915 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2500 grades versus the Z915 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Kodak Z915

 A2500 Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon A2500

 Z915 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Kodak Z915

 A2500 Z915 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Kodak Z915 has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon A2500 vs Kodak Z915 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A2500 and the Z915.

Canon A2500 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and Z915 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and Z915.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent A2500 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography info
Kodak Z915 Street photography info
56
lighter than average in class (135g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography advice
Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
39
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot A2500Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 220 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $109 $200