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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500 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 S3500
(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
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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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S3500

 Z915 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Kodak Z915

 S3500 Z915 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S3500

 Z915 S3500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Nikon S3500 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Nikon S3500
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
54
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3500 Vlogging highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
31
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S3500
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon 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
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