Canon G16 vs Kodak Z915

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon G16 versus Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is very close but the G16 (1/1.7") and Z915 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was revealed 4 years after the Z915 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G16 matches up against the Z915 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Kodak EasyShare Z915. The full galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Kodak Z915 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 enjoys outer dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Kodak Z915 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G16 compared to the Z915.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and Z915 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and Z915.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G16 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G16 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G16 will have an edge in sensor technology.