Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z915

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X20 and Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and Z915 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 4 years later than the Z915 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the Z915 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Kodak EasyShare Z915. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Kodak Z915 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the Z915.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and Z915 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and Z915.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X20 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.