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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z915, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Kodak. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and Z915 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 4 years after the Z915 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the Z915 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Kodak Z915

 EX-ZR800 Z915 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2009Newer by 56 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 Z915 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Kodak Z915

 EX-ZR800 Z915 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the Z915.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and Z915 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and Z915.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Kodak Z915 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Kodak Z915
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Kodak Z915
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $429 $200