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Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Kodak Z915

 SX510 HS Z915 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2009Newer by 57 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX510 HS

 Z915 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Kodak Z915

 SX510 HS Z915 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography features
Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
36
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography factors
Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (250 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging advice
Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSKodak EasyShare Z915
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