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Canon A800 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon A800
(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
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon A800 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A800 versus Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was announced 2 years after the Z915 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A800 grades vs the Z915 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Kodak Z915

 A800 Z915 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon A800

 Z915 A800 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Kodak Z915

 A800 Z915 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A800 versus the Z915.

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and Z915 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and Z915.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent A800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A800
Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
25
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A800
Street photography with Kodak Z915
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography details
Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
29
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (300 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography details
Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
55
good battery pack (300 CIPA)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
54
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
26
good battery pack (300 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
24
offers face detection focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A800 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot A800Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 -
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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 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 life 300 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $90 $200