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Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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 SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was announced 14 months after the Z915 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the Z915 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Kodak Z915

 SD1300 IS Z915 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 14 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 Z915 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Kodak Z915

 SD1300 IS Z915 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the Z915.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and Z915 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and Z915.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SD1300 IS to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SD1300 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z915
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
26
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost - $200