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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX400 IS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z915, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Z915 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 5 years after the Z915 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX400 IS matches up against the Z915 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Kodak Z915

 SX400 IS Z915 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2009More modern by 68 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Z915 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Kodak Z915

 SX400 IS Z915 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z915 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the Z915.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Z915 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and Z915.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography info
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Kodak Z915
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography factors
Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z915
60
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
40
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (190 shots)
no Timelapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $229 $200