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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S31

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S31 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the S31 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Z915 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z915 was revealed 5 years before the S31 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z915 matches up against the S31 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S31

 Z915 S31 

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Kodak Z915

 S31 Z915 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S31

 Z915 S31 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 enjoys exterior 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 S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and S31 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and S31.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Z915 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The older Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
Nikon S31 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
Nikon S31 Street photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Nikon S31 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S31 Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Nikon S31
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
30
fast max aperture (f)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
Nikon S31 Vlogging factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
24
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S31
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S31
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $90