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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L19

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L19 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L19 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and L19 (8MP) and the Z915 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z915 was manufactured within a month of the L19 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z915 scores vs the L19 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon L19

 Z915 L19 

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Kodak Z915

 L19 Z915 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon L19

 Z915 L19 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 features external 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 L19 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z915 compared to the L19.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and L19 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and L19.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z915 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Kodak Z915 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L19 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
18
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography info
Nikon L19 Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than others (130g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L19 Landscape photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
21
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
Nikon L19 Vlogging factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
25
lighter than others (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon L19
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix L19
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3264 x 2448
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $0