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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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 SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and Z915 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 14 months after the Z915 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the Z915 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Kodak Z915

 SD3500 IS Z915 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 14 months
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Z915 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak Z915

 SD3500 IS Z915 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has got physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS against the Z915.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and Z915 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and Z915.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SD3500 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography advice
Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography info
Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography details
Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
26
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging info
Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Also called IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price - $200