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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Kodak Z915

 SX200 IS Z915 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Z915 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z915

 SX200 IS Z915 
LaunchedMay 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Kodak Z915 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z915
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Kodak Z915 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISKodak EasyShare Z915
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