Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z915

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX210 IS and Kodak Z915, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and Z915 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was revealed 18 months later than the Z915 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX210 IS matches up against the Z915 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z915. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Kodak Z915 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS provides physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has sizing of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS and Kodak Z915 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS against the Z915.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and Z915 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and Z915.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX210 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.