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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and Z915 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 4 years after the Z915 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3500 IS scores versus the Z915 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Kodak Z915

 A3500 IS Z915 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon A3500 IS

 Z915 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Kodak Z915

 A3500 IS Z915 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS offers external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and 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") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS 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 vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the Z915.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and Z915 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and Z915.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
35
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography factors
Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography info
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography info
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $115 $200