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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z915 versus Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was introduced 5 years prior to the S5200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z915 grades versus the S5200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S5200

 Z915 S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Kodak Z915

 S5200 Z915 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S5200

 Z915 S5200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 offers external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z915 against the S5200.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and S5200 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and S5200.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Nikon S5200 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Nikon S5200
54
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography features
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
Nikon S5200 Vlogging factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
32
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S5200
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 160 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $130