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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
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
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z915, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Z915 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 3 years after the Z915 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the Z915 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak Z915

 EX-ZR300 Z915 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 41 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Z915 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z915

 EX-ZR300 Z915 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the Z915.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Z915 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and Z915.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Kodak Z915
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
54
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z915
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Brand Name Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 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 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 500 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $200