Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P7700

Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is fairly close but the Z915 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The Z915 was revealed 5 years earlier than the P7700 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z915 grades against the P7700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 has got outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has specifications of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon P7700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z915 compared to the P7700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and P7700 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and P7700.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z915 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon P7700 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.