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Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and Z915 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released 3 years after the Z915 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the Z915 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Kodak Z915

 Fujifilm JX550 Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Z915 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Kodak Z915

 Fujifilm JX550 Z915 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Kodak Z915 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the Z915.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and Z915 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and Z915.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JX550 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Kodak Z915
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors (113 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Kodak Z915
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $200