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Canon G12 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon G11
  • Refreshed by Canon G15
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon G12 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G12 vs Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is relatively close but the G12 (1/1.7") and Z915 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was revealed 2 years later than the Z915 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G12 grades against the Z915 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Kodak Z915

 G12 Z915 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon G12

 Z915 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Kodak Z915

 G12 Z915 
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon G12 vs Kodak Z915 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G12 versus the Z915.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and Z915 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and Z915.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G12 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The newer G12 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography info
Kodak Z915 Street photography info
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (401g)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography info
Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
60
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (401 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (370 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
60
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (401g)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon G12 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot G12Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 grams (0.88 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $600 $200