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Canon G9 X vs Kodak Z915

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon G9 X vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon G9 X II
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 G9 X vs Kodak Z915 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon G9 X versus Kodak Z915, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Z915 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and Z915 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was launched 6 years after the Z915 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G9 X matches up vs the Z915 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Kodak Z915

 G9 X Z915 
ReleasedOctober 2015January 2009Newer by 83 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon G9 X

 Z915 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Kodak Z915

 G9 X Z915 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X features physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Canon G9 X versus Kodak Z915 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the G9 X vs the Z915.

Canon G9 X vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and Z915 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and Z915.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will give you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher G9 X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography info
Kodak Z915 Street photography info
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than average in class (209g)
screen is fixed
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography advice
Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography factors
Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than average in class (209 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
54
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging details
Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
39
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (209g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon G9 X vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot G9 XKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-10-12 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 grams (0.46 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $200