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Canon S100 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon S100 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Old Model is Canon S95
  • Updated by Canon S110
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 S100 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon S100 vs Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and Z915 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was introduced 2 years later than the Z915 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S100 matches up versus the Z915 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Kodak Z915

 S100 Z915 
ReleasedDecember 2011January 2009More recent by 36 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon S100

 Z915 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Kodak Z915

 S100 Z915 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon S100 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S100 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon S100 vs Kodak Z915 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 and the Z915.

Canon S100 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and Z915 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and Z915.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S100 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon S100 will show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger S100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography info
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography features
Kodak Z915 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
26
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
36
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon S100 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot S100Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-12-22 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $429 $200