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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z915 and Nikon A1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was announced 11 years before the A1000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z915 matches up against the A1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon A1000

 Z915 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Kodak Z915

 A1000 Z915 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2009More modern by 122 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon A1000

 Z915 A1000 

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 provides external 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 Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z915 and Nikon A1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 against the A1000.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and A1000 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and A1000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon A1000 to provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Nikon A1000
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
Nikon A1000 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
bad battery (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
72
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic support
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon A1000
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $477