Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915
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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z915. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Kodak Z915 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Kodak Z915
SX730 HS | Z915 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 101 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX730 HS
Z915 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z915
SX730 HS | Z915 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | |
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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 |