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Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2009
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Released June 2010
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Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Z915 versus Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Kodak. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out 17 months earlier than the Z950 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z915 grades against the Z950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Kodak Z950

 Z915 Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Kodak Z915

 Z950 Z915 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Kodak Z950

 Z915 Z950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 features outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z915 versus Kodak Z950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z915 compared to the Z950.

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and Z950 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and Z950.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Z950 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography factors
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (243g)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z950 Vlogging highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
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Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Kodak Z950
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand Kodak Kodak
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 243 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $250