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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
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
  • Announced January 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Kodak Z915

 SX130 IS Z915 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Z915 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z915

 SX130 IS Z915 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography features
Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Kodak Z915 Travel photography features
61
lighter than others (308 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISKodak EasyShare Z915
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