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Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2016
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 SX620 HS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS versus Kodak Z915, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Z915 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX620 HS was introduced 7 years later than the Z915 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX620 HS matches up against the Z915 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Kodak Z915

 SX620 HS Z915 
RevealedMay 2016January 2009More recent by 90 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX620 HS

 Z915 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Kodak Z915

 SX620 HS Z915 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Canon SX620 HS versus Kodak Z915 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS and the Z915.

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and Z915 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and Z915.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to result in extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
44
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (182g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Kodak Z915
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Kodak Z915
71
lighter than average in class (182g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging advice
Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-05-10 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 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 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 295 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $200