Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915
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Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z915. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Kodak Z915 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Kodak Z915
A3100 IS | Z915 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon A3100 IS
Z915 | A3100 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Kodak Z915
A3100 IS | Z915 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | |
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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 |