Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z915. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Kodak Z915 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Kodak Z915
SD3500 IS | Z915 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SD3500 IS
Z915 | SD3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Kodak Z915
SD3500 IS | Z915 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | |
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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 |