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Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z450 and Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 8 months later than the Z915 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the Z915 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Kodak Z915

 EX-Z450 Z915 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Casio EX-Z450

 Z915 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Kodak Z915

 EX-Z450 Z915 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 offers physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the Z915.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and Z915 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and Z915.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z450 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z450 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Kodak Z915
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Kodak Z915
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography info
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Kodak Z915
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Kodak Z915
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model NP-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $229 $200