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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Kodak Z915

 Fujifilm X20 Z915 
RevealedApril 2013January 2009Fresher by 53 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Fujifilm X20

 Z915 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Kodak Z915

 Fujifilm X20 Z915 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
46
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Kodak Z915
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average (353 grams)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery life (270 shots)
supports phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Kodak Z915
60
good battery life (270 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (353 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (353g)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Kodak Z915
 Fujifilm X20Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm X20 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $500 $200