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Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
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
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Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX610 HS and Kodak Z915, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Z915 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 6 years after the Z915 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX610 HS scores against the Z915 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Kodak Z915

 SX610 HS Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX610 HS

 Z915 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Kodak Z915

 SX610 HS Z915 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS provides outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS versus the Z915.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and Z915 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and Z915.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography info
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (191g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (270 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
54
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (191g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photos -
Battery form 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 card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $214 $200