Clicky

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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
  • Released January 2009
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SD4500 IS and Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The SD4500 IS was released 2 years after the Z915 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the Z915 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Kodak Z915

 SD4500 IS Z915 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 Z915 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Kodak Z915

 SD4500 IS Z915 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Kodak Z915 has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon SD4500 IS and Kodak Z915 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the Z915.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and Z915 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and Z915.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SD4500 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Kodak Z915
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 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 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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-9L 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 pricing $300 $200