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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A2
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Kodak Z915, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Z915 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and Z915 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out 4 years later than the Z915 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Kodak Z915 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the Z915 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Kodak Z915

 Fujifilm X-A1 Z915 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Z915 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Kodak Z915

 Fujifilm X-A1 Z915 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 features physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Kodak Z915 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the Z915.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Z915 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Z915.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A1 will offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography details
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Kodak Z915
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
54
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography info
Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
54
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
31
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Kodak Z915
 Fujifilm X-A1Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-30 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.80 m
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 330g (0.73 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 life 350 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $200