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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S100

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S100 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S100 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Kodak Z915 versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was introduced 3 years prior to the S100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z915 scores versus the S100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S100

 Z915 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Kodak Z915

 S100 Z915 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution820k230kSharper screen (+590k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S100

 Z915 S100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 comes with physical 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) while the Nikon S100 has measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z915 versus Nikon S100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z915 versus the S100.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and S100 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and S100.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S100 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S100 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
Nikon S100 Street photography factors
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography information
Nikon S100 Travel photography information
54
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S100 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
Nikon S100 Vlogging info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S100
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 820k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 150 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $240