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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 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 SX150 IS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z915, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and Z915 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 3 years later than the Z915 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX150 IS grades versus the Z915 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Kodak Z915

 SX150 IS Z915 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2009More recent by 41 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Z915 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Kodak Z915

 SX150 IS Z915 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Kodak Z915 has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the Z915.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and Z915 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and Z915.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z915
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (130 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z915
64
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (130 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography details
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (130 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-14 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
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 All around 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 life 130 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $249 $200