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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L20

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L20 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak Z915 versus Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the L20 (10MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z915 was launched around the same time to the L20 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z915 scores against the L20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon L20

 Z915 L20 

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Kodak Z915

 L20 Z915 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon L20

 Z915 L20 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 has outside 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 L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z915 versus Nikon L20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Z915 vs the L20.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and L20 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and L20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L20 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
Nikon L20 Street photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
lighter than competition (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Nikon L20
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low fps (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
lighter than competition (135g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Nikon L20
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Nikon L20
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
24
lighter than competition (135g)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon L20
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 135g (0.30 pounds)
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 All around 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $120