Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2013
Photography Glossary Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z915 was manufactured 5 years prior to the S3500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z915 matches up versus the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S3500
| Z915 | S3500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Kodak Z915
| S3500 | Z915 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 50 months | |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S3500
| Z915 | S3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 offers physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z915 against the S3500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and S3500.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Nikon |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2013-02-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.4-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 pounds) | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $85 |