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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out 6 months earlier than the S1000pj which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z915 scores against the S1000pj for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S1000pj

 Z915 S1000pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Kodak Z915

 S1000pj Z915 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S1000pj

 Z915 S1000pj 
RevealedJanuary 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z915 and the S1000pj.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and S1000pj is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and S1000pj.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S1000pj to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography highlights
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Nikon S1000pj Street photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S1000pj
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
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") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $289