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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon AW110

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon AW110 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • Successor is Nikon AW120
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon AW110 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z915 and Nikon AW110, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was launched 5 years prior to the AW110 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z915 grades versus the AW110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon AW110

 Z915 AW110 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Kodak Z915

 AW110 Z915 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon AW110

 Z915 AW110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 offers exterior 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) whilst the Nikon AW110 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z915 and Nikon AW110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 against the AW110.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and AW110 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and AW110.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon AW110 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
Nikon AW110 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Nikon AW110
54
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
Nikon AW110 Landscape photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Nikon AW110 Vlogging highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon AW110
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-07-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $250