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Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX270 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX280 HS and Kodak Z915, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the Z915 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX280 HS scores versus the Z915 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Kodak Z915

 SX280 HS Z915 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2009Fresher by 52 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Z915 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Kodak Z915

 SX280 HS Z915 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS against the Z915.

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Z915 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and Z915.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX280 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography info
Kodak Z915 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Sports photography highlights
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average in class (233g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging info
Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (233g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 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 210 photos -
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $325 $200