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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SD970 IS versus Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was launched 2 months later than the Z915 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD970 IS grades vs the Z915 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Kodak Z915

 SD970 IS Z915 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SD970 IS

 Z915 SD970 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Kodak Z915

 SD970 IS Z915 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS has outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has sizing of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD970 IS against the Z915.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and Z915 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and Z915.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SD970 IS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD970 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography factors
Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD970 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z915
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD970 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z915
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging details
Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Also called Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing - $200