Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915
90 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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91 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Canon SX200 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 (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched May 2009
- Successor is Canon SX210 IS
(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

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was launched 5 months after the Z915 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX200 IS scores vs the Z915 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z915. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Kodak Z915 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Kodak Z915
SX200 IS | Z915 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX200 IS
Z915 | SX200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z915
SX200 IS | Z915 | |||
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Launched | May 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS vs the Z915.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and Z915 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and Z915.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX200 IS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z915 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias 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 format | ||
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 focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-350mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | 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 | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 ID | NB-5L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $329 | $200 |