Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S4300

Here, we are matching up the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S4300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the S4300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z915 grades against the S4300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 has external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S4300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z915 compared to the S4300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and S4300 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and S4300.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.