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Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 20 months after the Z915 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the Z915 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Kodak Z915

 SD4000 IS Z915 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2009More modern by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 Z915 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Kodak Z915

 SD4000 IS Z915 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS has physical measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Kodak Z915 has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z915 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS against the Z915.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and Z915 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and Z915.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SD4000 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography info
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Kodak Z915
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography advice
Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
54
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Alternate name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-02 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $200