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Canon A490 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon A490 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon A490
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon A490 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A490 versus Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was launched 13 months later than the Z915 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A490 matches up vs the Z915 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Kodak Z915

 A490 Z915 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon A490

 Z915 A490 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Kodak Z915

 A490 Z915 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A490 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A490 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A490 versus Kodak Z915 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A490 and the Z915.

Canon A490 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and Z915 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and Z915.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer A490 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A490 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography factors
Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
16
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography advice
Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
built-in flash
great reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A490
Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A490
Vlogging with Kodak Z915
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A490 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot A490Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 5 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $99 $200