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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z915, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 4 years after the Z915 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS matches up against the Z915 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Kodak Z915

 SX270 HS Z915 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2009More modern by 52 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX270 HS

 Z915 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Kodak Z915

 SX270 HS Z915 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Kodak Z915 has sizing of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS and the Z915.

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Z915 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and Z915.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX270 HS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography details
Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (233 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging factors
Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $284 $200