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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L100

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L100 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Kodak Z915 versus Nikon L100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the L100 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was introduced around the same time to the L100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z915 grades versus the L100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon L100

 Z915 L100 

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Kodak Z915

 L100 Z915 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon L100

 Z915 L100 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 has got outer dimensions 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 Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z915 versus Nikon L100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z915 versus the L100.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and L100 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and L100.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
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manual focus not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
Nikon L100 Street photography factors
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
Nikon L100 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
Nikon L100 Travel photography advice
54
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
39
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
Nikon L100 Vlogging details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon L100
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 360 grams (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $399