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Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX720 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX710 HS versus Kodak Z915, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Z915 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 6 years after the Z915 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX710 HS scores against the Z915 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Kodak Z915

 SX710 HS Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX710 HS

 Z915 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Kodak Z915

 SX710 HS Z915 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS and the Z915.

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and Z915 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and Z915.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to render greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography info
Kodak Z915 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography info
Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
48
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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 MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging details
Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 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 230 photos -
Battery type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $200