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Canon A495 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon A495 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon A495 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon A495 versus Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was launched 13 months later than the Z915 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A495 matches up versus the Z915 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Kodak Z915

 A495 Z915 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon A495

 Z915 A495 
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Kodak Z915

 A495 Z915 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A495 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A495 vs the Z915.

Canon A495 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and Z915 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and Z915.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent A495 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography features
Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A495 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot A495Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type 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 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $109 $200