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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3600 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 S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was introduced 6 years earlier than the S3600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z915 scores vs the S3600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S3600

 Z915 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Kodak Z915

 S3600 Z915 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S3600

 Z915 S3600 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 provides exterior 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 S3600 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z915 versus the S3600.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and S3600 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and S3600.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to render extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Nikon S3600
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Nikon S3600
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3600 Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3600 Vlogging highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S3600
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 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 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 230 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $200