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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P310

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P310 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 P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Kodak Z915 versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and P310 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was unveiled 4 years prior to the P310 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z915 scores vs the P310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon P310

 Z915 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Kodak Z915

 P310 Z915 
RevealedJune 2012January 2009More recent by 42 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon P310

 Z915 P310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 features outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z915 versus the P310.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and P310 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and P310.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P310 to provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P310 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Nikon P310 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
Nikon P310 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Nikon P310
54
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
36
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon P310
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix P310
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.43 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 230 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $700