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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Z915 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 8 years after the Z915 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the Z915 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Kodak Z915

 SX730 HS Z915 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2009More modern by 101 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX730 HS

 Z915 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z915

 SX730 HS Z915 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS provides external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Kodak Z915 has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS vs the Z915.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and Z915 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and Z915.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to provide extra detail having an extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography details
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography features
Kodak Z915 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition in class (300g)
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging details
Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone port
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z915
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 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 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $200