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Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX710 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 SX700 HS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX700 HS and Kodak Z915, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and Z915 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the Z915 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX700 HS grades against the Z915 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Kodak Z915

 SX700 HS Z915 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 63 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX700 HS

 Z915 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Kodak Z915

 SX700 HS Z915 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS and Kodak Z915 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS vs the Z915.

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and Z915 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and Z915.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography factors
Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (269g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (250 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $200