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Fujifilm XP70 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP70 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP80
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 XP70 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus Kodak Z915, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and Z915 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 5 years after the Z915 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up against the Z915 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Kodak Z915

 Fujifilm XP70 Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Fujifilm XP70

 Z915 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Kodak Z915

 Fujifilm XP70 Z915 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP70 versus Kodak Z915 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the Z915.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and Z915 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and Z915.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP70 to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP70 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Kodak Z915
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography details
Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
65
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Kodak Z915
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 life 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $200