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Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A3100 IS and Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was announced 13 months after the Z915 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3100 IS matches up against the Z915 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Kodak Z915

 A3100 IS Z915 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Z915 A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Kodak Z915

 A3100 IS Z915 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3100 IS and Kodak Z915 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A3100 IS versus the Z915.

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and Z915 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and Z915.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A3100 IS to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer A3100 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography features
Kodak Z915 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z915
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
54
built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Kodak Z915
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $159 $200