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Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX220 HS and Kodak Z915, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 2 years later than the Z915 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX220 HS scores against the Z915 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Kodak Z915

 SX220 HS Z915 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2009More recent by 26 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Canon SX220 HS

 Z915 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Kodak Z915

 SX220 HS Z915 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS vs the Z915.

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and Z915 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and Z915.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX220 HS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX220 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
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focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography factors
Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with Kodak Z915
36
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
built-in flash
great reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography information
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging factors
Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Kodak Z915
 Canon SX220 HSKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon SX220 HS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 - 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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