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Canon S90 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon S90 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon S95
Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon S90 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon S90 and Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is very close but the S90 (1/1.7") and Z915 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The S90 was launched 16 months later than the Z915 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S90 scores versus the Z915 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Kodak Z915

 S90 Z915 
IntroducedApril 2010January 2009Fresher by 16 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon S90

 Z915 S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and Kodak Z915

 S90 Z915 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon S90 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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).

Examine the Canon S90 and Kodak Z915 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S90 compared to the Z915.

Canon S90 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and Z915 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and Z915.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The S90 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer S90 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S90 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
63
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S90
Vlogging with Kodak Z915
31
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon S90 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot S90Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot S90 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-08 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 100 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 Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 185 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $200