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Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2016
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
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Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z915, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Z915 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 7 years later than the Z915 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z915 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX540 HS scores versus the Z915 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Kodak Z915

 SX540 HS Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2009Fresher by 86 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX540 HS

 Z915 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Kodak Z915

 SX540 HS Z915 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Kodak Z915 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the Z915.

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and Z915 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and Z915.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX540 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX540 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
47
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography features
Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
44
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
max fps low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (205 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (205 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
built-in flash
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (205 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging info
Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 205 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $200