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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3300 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 4 years before the S3300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z915 grades versus the S3300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S3300

 Z915 S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Kodak Z915

 S3300 Z915 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S3300

 Z915 S3300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 features outer 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 S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z915 versus the S3300.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and S3300 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and S3300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Nikon S3300
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Nikon S3300 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
54
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Nikon S3300 Vlogging advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S3300
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 180 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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