Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915
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Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
- New Model is Canon SX520 HS
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was launched 4 years after the Z915 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX510 HS scores against the Z915 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z915. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Kodak Z915 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Kodak Z915
SX510 HS | Z915 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 57 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX510 HS
Z915 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Kodak Z915
SX510 HS | Z915 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Kodak Z915 has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS versus the Z915.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and Z915 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and Z915.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX510 HS to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z915 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-08-22 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 35-350mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349g (0.77 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | 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 |
Price at launch | $249 | $200 |