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Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980 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
  • Announced January 2009
Kodak Z980
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Kodak Z980

 Z915 Z980 
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Kodak Z915

 Z980 Z915 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Kodak Z980

 Z915 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and Z980 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Kodak Z980
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography information
Kodak Z980 Travel photography information
54
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
23
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Kodak Z980
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Kodak EasyShare Z980
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