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Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SD960 IS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SD960 IS versus Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed 2 months after the Z915 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the Z915 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Kodak Z915

 SD960 IS Z915 
Screen sizing2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SD960 IS

 Z915 SD960 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Kodak Z915

 SD960 IS Z915 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the Z915.

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and Z915 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and Z915.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SD960 IS to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
26
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography factors
Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z915
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (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 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-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price - $200