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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z915

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
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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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Kodak Z915, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is fairly similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and Z915 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was launched 19 months later than the Z915 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the F300EXR matches up vs the Z915 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Kodak Z915

 F300EXR Z915 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Z915 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Kodak Z915

 F300EXR Z915 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has sizing of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the Z915.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Z915 is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and Z915.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern F300EXR should have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Kodak Z915
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competition (215 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Kodak Z915
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Kodak EasyShare Z915
Also called as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias 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 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $200