Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980
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Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Revealed January 2009
Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z915 and Kodak Z980, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Kodak. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z915 was manufactured about the same time to the Z980 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z915 grades vs the Z980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Kodak Z980
Z915 | Z980 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 201k | Clearer screen (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Kodak Z915
Z980 | Z915 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Kodak Z980
Z915 | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | January 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Check the Kodak Z915 and Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z915 and the Z980.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and Z980 is 91 and 68 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and Z980.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Z980 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.
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Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Kodak |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 201k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AE 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 445g (0.98 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
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 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $249 |