Kodak Z915 vs Nikon AW100

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak Z915 versus Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out 3 years earlier than the AW100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z915 scores versus the AW100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 has outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z915 versus Nikon AW100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z915 compared to the AW100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and AW100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and AW100.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon AW100 to give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.