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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L22

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L22 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L22 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the L22 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out 13 months prior to the L22 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z915 grades against the L22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon L22

 Z915 L22 

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Kodak Z915

 L22 Z915 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon L22

 Z915 L22 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 has outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 compared to the L22.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and L22 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and L22.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L22 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
Nikon L22 Street photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography information
Nikon L22 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography features
Nikon L22 Travel photography features
54
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon L22
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 183 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $130