Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915
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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
(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
- Announced January 2009

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z915, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was introduced 20 months later than the Z915 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX130 IS scores against the Z915 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z915. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Kodak Z915 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Kodak Z915
SX130 IS | Z915 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX130 IS
Z915 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z915
SX130 IS | Z915 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS offers outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z915 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the Z915.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and Z915 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and Z915.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z915 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-350mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AE 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), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lbs) | 194g (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $250 | $200 |