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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and Z915 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 3 years after the Z915 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the Z915 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Kodak Z915

 EX-ZR15 Z915 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Z915 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Kodak Z915

 EX-ZR15 Z915 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Kodak Z915 has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Kodak Z915 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the Z915.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and Z915 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and Z915.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
Kodak Z915 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (325 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery power (325 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery power (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Kodak Z915
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Kodak Z915
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 325 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $200