Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915
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![Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS.jpg)
![Kodak EasyShare Z915 front Kodak EasyShare Z915 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Kodak-EasyShare-Z915.jpg)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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").
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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.
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z915. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Kodak Z915 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Kodak Z915
SD4500 IS | Z915 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SD4500 IS
Z915 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Kodak Z915
SD4500 IS | Z915 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z915-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z915-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z915-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z915-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | |
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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 |